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08 June 2023
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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 Korea International Cooperation…
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28 May 2023
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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 communities prepare for climate…
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25 May 2023
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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 approving a bill addressing…
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18 May 2023
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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 prepares for future climate…
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13 May 2023
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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. Unfortunately, we see on a daily…
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12 May 2023
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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 role of UNFPA as advocate, convenor…
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05 May 2023
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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, many health systems continue…
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02 May 2023
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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 health and government…
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19 April 2023
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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 fertility rates. But efforts to…
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