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25 January 2019
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Senator Risa Hontiveros joins the United Nations at the Don't Tell Me How to Dress Exhibit
MANILA, Philippines - Challenging the idea that sexual assault is a woman’s fault because of what she wears, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and UN Women, the United... Read more
3 December 2018
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UNFPA Representative Iori Kato's speech at the Male Advocates Assembly on Eliminating Gender-Based Violence
Honorable Executive Director, Commission on Population (POPCOM), Dr. Juan Antonio A. Perez III Honorable Chairperson, Philippine Commission on Women, Dr. Rhodora T. Masilang-Bucoy Honorable Executive... Read more
20 November 2018
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Women come together to address gender-based violence in Marawi, Philippines
MARAWI CITY, Philippines – “Many women and girls here were suffering from violence.  And the armed conflict made the situation of gender-based violence even worse,” said Umme Limbona, a 26-year-old... Read more
7 November 2018
Press Release
In partnership with UNFPA, the Department of Health and Amai Pakpak Medical Center establish a Women and Children Protection Unit in Marawi City
MARAWI, Philippines – To provide a multi-sectoral specialized care to the survivors of gender-based violence, the Department of Health, in partnership with UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and... Read more
17 October 2018
Press Release
The State of World Population 2018
MANILA, Philippines, 17 October 2018 - The global trend towards smaller families is a reflection of people making reproductive choices.  “The historic transition to lower fertility has emerged... Read more
26 September 2018
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In the aftermath of Typhoon Ompong in the Philippines, pregnant women prove resilient
ITOGON, BENGUET, Philippines – Nine months pregnant and caught in the maelstrom of Typhoon Mangkhut’s strong rains and gusty winds, Ginalyn Franco prepared to leave her home on September 16 in the... Read more
17 September 2018
Press Release
UNFPA ready to support government's response to Typhoon Ompong
MANILA, Philippines, 17 September 2018—  Typhoon Mangkhut (locally known as Ompong) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on 12 September. The storm’s strong rains and gusty winds... Read more
29 August 2018
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Aslima Tawacal, 35, went for a check-up at the UNFPA-supported medical mission, and learned she was anaemic. She also received medicines and a dignity kit. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
Despite an end to the conflict in Marawi, Philippines, humanitarian needs remain for women and girls
MARAWI, Philippines – In a sweltering tent at a rain-beaten evacuation centre in conflict-scarred Marawi city, Aslima Tawacal, 35, carefully safeguards the medicines she has just received from a... Read more
19 August 2018
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World Humanitarian Day 2018
 Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on  World Humanitarian Day 2018   Women and girls uprooted by war or disaster are at heightened risk of rape, exploitation and abuse. Yet... Read more
11 August 2018
Statement
International Youth Day 2018
Let’s Put Young People at the Centre   Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on  International Youth Day 2018   We want to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and make good on... Read more

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