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UNFPA, Bayer sign pact to advance SRHR, reduce teenage pregnancy

calendar_today 14 November 2024

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UNFPA, Bayer sign pact to advance SRHR, reduce teenage pregnancy

Taguig City, 14 November 2024 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Bayer Philippines, Inc., today sealed an agreement to jointly lead a series of activities empowering…

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A silver lining: Ageing with dignity in Asia-Pacific

calendar_today 01 October 2024

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A silver lining: Ageing with dignity in Asia-Pacific

There is a saying that getting older isn't losing youth; it’s just a new phase full of chances and strength. This positive outlook is what the world needs most as we mark the…

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Women-Friendly Spaces in BARMM aid mothers in addressing malnutrition amid conflict

calendar_today 20 September 2024

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Women-Friendly Spaces in BARMM aid mothers in addressing malnutrition amid conflict

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte --- Bai Tata Hakim, a 23-year-old mother from the village of Makir, faces immense challenges. The frequent clashes in her town have not…

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Comprehensive sexuality education: Empowering Metro Manila's urban poor youth

calendar_today 09 September 2024

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Comprehensive sexuality education: Empowering Metro Manila's urban poor youth

In the urban poor communities of Metro Manila, out-of-school youth face numerous challenges and lack of opportunities. Many are forced to drop out of school to work and support…

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Youth leading the way: Peer-to-peer comprehensive sexuality education in urban communities

calendar_today 06 September 2024

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Youth leading the way: Peer-to-peer comprehensive sexuality education in urban communities

Sexual exploitation and the increased risk of HIV transmission remain significant concerns for adolescent girls and transgender individuals in urban poor communities where…

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Transgender girls help lead comprehensive sexuality education for out-of-school youth

calendar_today 04 September 2024

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Transgender girls help lead comprehensive sexuality education for out-of-school youth

As a transgender girl growing up in an urban poor community, Jona Gregorio faced numerous barriers to opportunity and acceptance.

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Empowering Adolescents, Transforming Futures

calendar_today 30 August 2024

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Empowering Adolescents, Transforming Futures

Today, key partners gathered for the 3rd National Steering Committee Meeting of the Joint Programme on Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy (JPARAP).

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MOH, UNFPA seal partnership to accelerate reduction of  maternal deaths in BARMM

calendar_today 22 August 2024

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MOH, UNFPA seal partnership to accelerate reduction of maternal deaths in BARMM

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dedicated to significantly reducing…

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Profile: Chrisly Orit de Asis, proud transgender humanitarian

calendar_today 20 August 2024

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Profile: Chrisly Orit de Asis, proud transgender humanitarian

Chrisly is a proud transgender woman in a conservative part of the Philippines. She struggled to be accepted even in her own family. Her leadership has inspired a generation of…

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