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28 May 2025
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Menstrual Health Matters: Understanding the matters of menstruation
Menstruation is a natural biological process. However, for many menstruating individuals, access to menstrual products and services are limited due to social stigma, lack of…
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19 May 2025
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Single mother becomes midwife and community lifesaver through Women-friendly Spaces
In the rural areas of BARMM, many women and mothers remain hesitant to access sexual and reproductive health services. Mariam, a Women-Friendly Spaces (WFS) facilitator and recent…
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05 May 2025
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Midwives: critical in every crisis
The world is facing an unprecedented number of compounding crises - disasters, conflicts, and the ongoing impacts of climate change. These emergencies disproportionately affect…
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24 April 2025
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Women-Friendly Space facilitators bridge health services to indigenous Teduray communities
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao Del Norte— In remote, secluded villages, community volunteers like Jacqueline connect fellow indigenous women to essential health services,…
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06 April 2025
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day (7 April)
Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive…
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12 March 2025
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From Awareness to Action: Youth Leaders Tackle Teenage Pregnancy
“Let’s wait outside the church,” Jenine Ortiz, 23, says as she walks with a group of youth leaders in Barangay, Payao, Catbalogan, Samar. They are scheduled to meet a 16-year-old…
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08 March 2025
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Philippines Country Representative on International Women’s Day 2025
Statement by UNFPA Philippines Country Representative Dr. Leila Joudane on International Women’s Day (8 March 2025) Thirty years ago, the Philippines made a commitment for…
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06 March 2025
Statement
UNFPA's Position Paper on Senate Resolution No. 13 (SRN-13)
When a girl becomes pregnant, her present and future change radically, and rarely for the better. In fortunate cases, she survives the pregnancy; however, she still has to drop…
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01 March 2025
Press Release
UN GTG, PCW and SM Cares Jointly Kicks Off Women’s Month with the Illumination of SM Malls Nationwide
United Nations Gender Thematic Group (GTG), chaired by UNFPA, The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and SM Cares jointly led the ceremonial lighting of the SM Mall of Asia …
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