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25 November 2017
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Babaenihan Campaign's Third National Level event focuses on violence against women
In the Philippines, 14.5 percent of girls age 13-17 have experienced sexual violence, according to the 2015 National Baseline Study on Violence against Children. …
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25 November 2017
Statement
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Elimination of Violence against Women
Sexual and gender-based violence often increases during crises. Responding to violence against women in development and humanitarian settings is a priority for UNFPA
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08 November 2017
Statement
Statement of Klaus Beck, UNFPA Representative at the Second National Family Planning Conference
Congratulations to the organizers for once again having brought so many dedicated, passionate family planning advocates together. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share…
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08 November 2017
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Tackling violence against women in the Marawi crisis
Saguiaran, Philippines – Jamalia Disomimba recalls the fear she felt while fleeing Marawi city with her husband and baby on 23 May, a mere month after giving birth. …
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17 October 2017
Press Release
Worlds Apart: Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality
Unless inequality is urgently tackled and the poorest women empowered to make their own decisions about their lives, countries could face unrest and threats to peace, new UNFPA…
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17 October 2017
News
The State of World Population 2017
Message of UNFPA Representative Klaus Beck on the 2017 State of the World Population Report “Worlds Apart: Reproductive Health and Rights in an Age of Inequality.” …
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04 October 2017
Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by…
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30 September 2017
As fighting in Marawi continues, UNFPA creates women-friendly spaces
PAWAK, Philippines – With a confident voice, Jamela Sani explained violence against women to a group of new mothers and girls in a tent at Pawak, a village about five…
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28 September 2017
Babaenihan’s community-level talk
Vice President Robredo talks with teen mothers at Camarines Sur
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