- 16 Mar 2021
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Ten years into the crisis, Syrian women and girls continue to face enormous challenges
As the Syria crisis marks its 10th year, the situation is worse than it has been in years. Consistent trends of gender-based violence, a worsening economic situation, and COVID-19 have converged to…
Ten years into the crisis, Syrian women and girls continue to face enormous…
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Read story- 11 Mar 2021
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New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to contraception due to disruptions caused by the pandemic, leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies
New York, 11 March 2021 - UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, released new data today indicating that nearly 12 million women in 115 countries lost access to family planning services…
New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to…
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Read story- 01 Mar 2021
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Urgent funding needed to provide protection and health services to millions of women in Yemen
NEW YORK, USA - More than 100,000 women could die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth in Yemen, the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, due to severe funding shortages and the possible…
Urgent funding needed to provide protection and health services to millions of…
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Read story- 24 Feb 2021
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Supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova teams up with UNFPA to end the stigma around women’s bodies and health
New York, 24 February 2021 - Supermodel, philanthropist and impact investor, Natalia Vodianova was today appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health…
Supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova teams up with UNFPA to end the…
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Read story- 28 Jan 2021
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UN sexual and reproductive health agency welcomes USA intention to reinstate funding: millions of women and girls will benefit
The President of the United States today announced his intention to restore US funding to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. The United States is a founding member of…
UN sexual and reproductive health agency welcomes USA intention to reinstate…
The President of the United States today announced his intention to restore US funding to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and…
Read story- 23 Dec 2020
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Four UN agencies launch first global consultation on Strategic Plans 2022-2025
UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF and UN Women host joint online discussions from 18 December 2020 to 17 January 2021 on engagement platform SparkBlue Join the conversation online here! New York, 17 December 2020…
Four UN agencies launch first global consultation on Strategic Plans 2022-2025
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Read story- 14 Dec 2020
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UN partnership set to prevent more than 140 million unintended pregnancies, 320 thousand maternal deaths by 2030, but major investment required
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, 14 December 2020 — As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, announces today the next phase of the…
UN partnership set to prevent more than 140 million unintended pregnancies, 320…
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Read story- 08 Dec 2020
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Playing for Change and the United Nations Population Fund stand for human rights with a special release of "Peace Through Music," a global virtual event for social justice
WATCH ON YOUTUBE DECEMBER 10, 2020 AT 12PM PST/3PM EST/8PM GMT Los Angeles, CA — December 8, 2020 — After accumulating more than 4 million views during the successful 48 hour premiere of their…
Playing for Change and the United Nations Population Fund stand for human…
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Read story- 07 Dec 2020
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Staggering challenges face 54 million women and young people as COVID-19 adds to humanitarian emergencies
$818 million is needed to provide essential and life-saving services to women and girls affected by crises in 2021 UNITED NATIONS, New York, 7 December 2020 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and…
Staggering challenges face 54 million women and young people as COVID-19 adds…
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