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11 July 2018
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UNFPA Representative Klaus Beck's speech at World Population Day
Fifty years ago, the world declared family planning to be a basic human right. On May 13, 1968, at the International Conference on Human Rights in Iran, the global community affirmed that, and I... Read more
9 July 2018
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Philippine businesses empower their employees with family planning
LAGUNA, Philippines – “I used to believe that jumping after sex prevented pregnancy,” said Phoebe Tamondong, 25, a human resources assistant at Daiwa Seiko Philippines Corp. in Laguna, Philippines.... Read more
21 June 2018
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ECOP, DOLE, and POPCOM, supported by UNFPA, holds first-ever conference on family planning in the workplace
MANILA, Philippines— The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the Commission on Population (POPCOM), supported by UNFPA, the United... Read more
19 June 2018
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Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict “The Plight and Rights of Children Born of War”   Sexual violence in conflict is a threat... Read more
17 May 2018
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Statement for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, stands with all members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI)... Read more
10 May 2018
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Access to family planning critical for the Philippines
ISABELA, Philippines – Gathering in a light green painted basketball court, surrounded by coconut and banana trees, 24-year-old Joan Calamayan and 50 other young women wanted to learn about family... Read more
27 April 2018
Statement
Addressing barriers to young people's education
UNFPA Country Representative Klaus Beck's message at the Third Development Partners’ Coordination Forum on addressing barriers to young people’s education Magandang Hapon po sa inyong lahat! First of... Read more
23 April 2018
Statement
UNFPA Rep Klaus Beck's message at the launch of the Executive Course on Gender-based Violence in Emergencies
Dean of the Ateneo de Manila University School of Social Sciences, Dr. Fernando Aldaba. Chairperson of the Department of Political Science, Dr. Diana Mendoza. Course Director, Dr. Lourdes Veneracion... Read more
22 March 2018
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Empowering girls in the Philippines against teen pregnancy
Iloilo, Philippines – “I was shocked when I found out I was pregnant,” said nineteen-year-old Gina*, then a third-year high school student in Iloilo, a central province of the Philippines. She was... Read more
9 March 2018
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Students prepare for the national-level dialogue with Vice President Leni Robredo. The event is part of the Babaenihan campaign to raise awareness about the urgency of addressing teenage pregnancy through investments in education, health and economic opportunities.
Young people celebrate International Women's Day with VP Leni Robredo at Babaenihan event
Iloilo City, Philippines— The Office of the Vice President (OVP) and UNFPA, the United Nations reproductive health and rights agency, celebrated International Women’s Day by engaging women and girls... Read more

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