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8 June 2023
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UN joint team, local officials vow to address adolescent pregnancy in Southern Leyte

UN joint team, local officials vow to address adolescent pregnancy in Southern Leyte

As part of the “Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy in Southern Leyte and Samar in the Philippines” joint programme supported by the... Read more

28 May 2023
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Menstrual health is a basic right, yet millions lack access to products and facilities.

Menstrual health and the climate crisis

UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Björn Andersson, says more needs to be done to destigmatize menstrual health and hygiene to help... Read more

25 May 2023
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UNFPA commends the House of Representatives panel for recently approving a bill addressing adolescent pregnancy

UNFPA Philippines welcomes House committee’s approval of adolescent pregnancy bill

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines commended the House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Sports Development for recently... Read more

18 May 2023
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UNFPA and partners are looking at new ways to increase access to life-saving services for women in disasters.

Last Mile Solutions

UNFPA is solving problems to help women in emergencies maintain access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services as the Philippines... Read more

13 May 2023
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With adequate support from health providers, family and society, giving birth should be a very fulfilling and positive experienc

On Mother’s Day, United Nations Population Fund calls for gender equality, adequate health care

With adequate support from health providers, family and society, giving birth should be a very fulfilling and positive experience for mothers.... Read more

12 May 2023
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UNFPA Philippines holds a Stakeholder Consultation for its 9th Country Programme

UNFPA holds Stakeholder Consultation for 9th Country Programme

During a 2-day Stakeholder Consultation for UNFPA Philippines' 9th Country Programme, Country Representative Dr. Leila Joudane highlighted the... Read more

5 May 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

UNFPA statement on International Day of the Midwife 2023

If every pregnant woman had access to a well-trained, caring midwife, we would be much closer to a world where every childbirth is safe.  Instead... Read more

2 May 2023
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Members of the Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery (APSOM) at various workshops and trainings.

Upgrading midwifery education in the Philippines

Midwives, especially in remote areas, have a crucial role to play in every country’s health system. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many... Read more

19 April 2023
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The State of World Population report is UNFPA’s annual flagship publication.

UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining... Read more

7 April 2023
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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

UNFPA statement on World Health Day 2023

Every two minutes, a woman dies giving birth. As the clock counts down another year, 287,000 more women will meet the same tragic fate.  Most of... Read more

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