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23 April 2024
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"Breakfast for Her" meeting drives partnership, action against gender-based violence
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines convened its latest "Breakfast for Her" meeting last April 17, bringing together international development partners to…
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17 April 2024
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Filipino youth, marginalized groups lagging behind despite 30 years of global progress in sexual and reproductive health
Despite global gains in sexual and reproductive health and rights over the last thirty years, millions of women and girls – including those from the Philippines – have been…
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27 March 2024
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Saima: A Youth Ex-combatant and Her Fight Against GBV, Child Marriage
With the support of the Government of New Zealand, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Philippines and its partner United Youth of the Philippines-Women, Inc. …
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20 March 2024
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Maguindanao youth spearhead campaign against child marriage
Although the Philippines now has a law prohibiting and criminalizing child marriage or a marriage where at least one of the partners is below 18 years of age, there are still…
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08 March 2024
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Unlocking Gender Equality in the Philippines
We take the opportunity this Women’s Month to celebrate the advancement of women’s rights in the Philippines and the rest of the world -- thanks to the collective efforts of…
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01 March 2024
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UN, PCW, SM Cares kick off Women’s Month with exhibit, illumination of malls
To kick off Women's Month, the United Nations Philippines, Philippine Commission on Women and SM Cares are collaborating on a series of events to champion women's empowerment.
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07 February 2024
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Statement on increasing cases of adolescent pregnancy among girls 10-14 years old
A recent report by the CPD revealed a worrying increase in the number of births registered by young girls between the ages of 10 and 14. This concerning trend, which has been…
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30 January 2024
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DSWD, UNFPA sign 5-year MOU to ensure gender equality, access to services for women and girls
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday …
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05 January 2024
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Ensuring health, protection of women & girls before disaster hits
Pregnant women stranded in typhoon shelters, medical supplies cut off, and the threat of gender-based violence and risk of infectious diseases rising alongside floodwaters. This…
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