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01 January 2016
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - Message from Ms. Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director UNFPA
Every day, women and girls are subject to domestic violence, exploitation, sexual violence, trafficking, honour crimes, harmful traditional practices, such as bride burning and…
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01 January 2016
36.1 Million Filipinos Call for End to Poverty
For the second year in a row, the Philippines sent the loudest voice worldwide in calling for an end to extreme poverty, with 36.1 million Filipinos participating in various…
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01 January 2016
Inquirer: For RH Stand, Noynoy is Bad News for Church
While the Catholic Church was all out in its support for the late President Corazon Aquino in the 1986 snap elections, some clerics say they may not do the same for Cory’s…
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01 January 2016
Support for Health, Protection of Women and Girls Still Slow 100 Days After Yolanda
One hundred days since typhoon Yolanda hit central Philippines and left massive destruction and loss of lives, recovery efforts have shown some progress but much remains to be…
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01 January 2016
NYC Recognizes UNFPA Support to Youth Programmes
The National Youth Commission (NYC) acknowledged the support of the United Nations Population Fund in its quest for reforms to give the Filipino youth a meaningful role in…
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01 January 2016
MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR MIRIAM DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO
UNFPA mourns the sudden passing of Senator Miriam Defensor, a passionate and relentless advocate for reproductive health and rights. We wish to convey our deepest sympathy to…
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01 January 2016
Pregnant Women in Typhoon-Hit Areas Face Enormous Risks
Some 235,000 pregnant women affected by typhoon Haiyan face heightened risks in the storm’s aftermath, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today. They urgently need…
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01 January 2016
Manila Bulletin: Australia to Give More Storm Aid
The Australian government has pegged an additional A$8-million or P320-million in response to the revised flash appeal of the United Nations to help typhoon victims in the…
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01 January 2016
Philippine Star: More Funds to Address Effects of Climate Change Sought
President Arroyo will ask industrialized countries in Copenhagen, Denmark to infuse more funds to address the negative effects of climate change in highly vulnerable nations, her…
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