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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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06 February 2025
Statement
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion…
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21 January 2025
Story
Comprehensive Sexuality Education: UN calls for combatting misinformation
The United Nations appreciates and supports ongoing efforts by the government and its partners in addressing serious challenges hampering country's development pathway, including…
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28 November 2024
Press Release
UNFPA, DSWD, PCW lead national forum on GBV data systems
Mandaluyong City, 28 November 2024 – More than 80 representatives from government agencies at national and local levels, civil society organizations (CSO), the diplomatic…
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25 November 2024
Press Release
PCW, UNFPA, SM Cares jointly kicks off 18-day campaign vs VAW
Pasay City, 25 November 2024 – The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and SM Cares, SM Supermalls’ corporate social responsibility arm,…
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14 November 2024
News
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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01 October 2024
News
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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20 September 2024
Story
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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