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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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
UNFPA Philippines gives thanks to partners as it wraps up 8th Country Programme
UNFPA Philippines successfully wrapped up its 8th Country Programme (8CP) (2019-2023) recently through a year end meeting and recognition event for... Read more
UNFPA holds dialogue with dev’t partners to support campaign against gender-based violence
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines hosted "Breakfast for Her: UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women" on December... Read more