- 25 Nov 2020
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“We’ve had enough of violence against women and girls. It’s time for justice.” New UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Isha Sesay joins the fight to end violence against women, female genital mutilation and child marriages
New York, 25 November 2020 -- Acclaimed journalist, activist and writer, Isha Sesay was today appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, where…
“We’ve had enough of violence against women and girls. It’s time for justice.”…
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Read story- 23 Nov 2020
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Playing for change and the United Nations Population Fund announce "Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice" - A Facebook exclusive in celebration of the United Nations 75th anniversary
Los Angeles, CA — November 23, 2020 — In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and GivingTuesday, Playing For Change and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, are thrilled to…
Playing for change and the United Nations Population Fund announce "Peace…
Los Angeles, CA — November 23, 2020 — In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and GivingTuesday, Playing For…
Read story- 11 Nov 2020
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Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit
New York, 12 November 2020 - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the health and economies of countries around the world, governments, non-governmental organizations,…
Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and…
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Read story- 11 Nov 2020
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Queen Mother of Bhutan and HelpAge India receive 2020 UN Population Award
UNITED NATIONS, New York - Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Queen Mother of Bhutan, was announced as the individual laureate for the 2020 United Nations Population Award. HelpAge India…
Queen Mother of Bhutan and HelpAge India receive 2020 UN Population Award
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Read story- 19 Oct 2020
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Funding shortfall, lack of protection for four million women and girls further destabilizes Central Sahel
Rising violence in the Central Sahel region has created a protection crisis for women and girls, who face fear and trauma in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Funding shortfall, lack of protection for four million women and girls further…
Rising violence in the Central Sahel region has created a protection crisis for women and girls, who face fear and trauma in…
Read story- 09 Oct 2020
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UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie leads UN, U.S. Congressional leadership calling for prevention and prosecution of gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic
In a candid conversation just published by TIME, Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, describes the horrors experienced by survivors of gender-based violence she has met…
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie leads UN, U.S. Congressional leadership…
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Read story- 17 Sep 2020
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New High-Level Commission will ensure promises made at Nairobi Summit are kept as COVID-19 pandemic threatens to turn back the clock for women’s health and rights
A new High-Level Commission of advocates, experts and activists was established today to help commitments to women’s health and rights made at the November 2019 Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 stay on track…
New High-Level Commission will ensure promises made at Nairobi Summit are kept…
A new High-Level Commission of advocates, experts and activists was established today to help commitments to women’s health and…
Read story- 15 Jul 2020
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COVID-19: Germany commits additional €30 million to uphold women’s sexual and reproductive health
UNITED NATIONS, New York/BERLIN, Germany - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is pleased to announce that the Government of Germany has increased its flexible funding by…
COVID-19: Germany commits additional €30 million to uphold women’s sexual and…
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Read story- 30 Jun 2020
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Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and communities, according to the…
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and…
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