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19 June 2018
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Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security and a stain on our common humanity. Its effects can echo across generations, through trauma, stigma, poverty,…
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17 May 2018
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Statement for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
On this Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, UNFPA stands with all members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & intersex communities worldwide.
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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…
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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
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23 April 2018
Statement
UNFPA Rep Klaus Beck's message at the launch of the Executive Course on Gender-based Violence in Emergencies
When emergencies strike, life can change in an instant. Conflict and natural disasters can destroy homes and communities -and result in a flight for safety.
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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…
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09 March 2018
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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 celebrated International Women’s Day with students at University of the Philippines Visayas.
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08 March 2018
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Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Women’s Day, 8 March 2018 The economic inequalities plaguing much of the world today are reinforced by…
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20 February 2018
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Eruption in Mayon Volcano displaces pregnant women and new mothers
LEGAZPI, Philippines – “I was washing clothes near my house when I heard the eruption from Mayon Volcano,” Jiassal Balatinsayo, told UNFPA. Eight months…
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