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New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

calendar_today 28 April 2020

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New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the number of women unable to access family planning, facing unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence and other harmful practices could…

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UNFPA hygiene kits restoring dignity

calendar_today 21 April 2020

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UNFPA hygiene kits restoring dignity

UNFPA hygiene kits restoring dignity

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UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy

calendar_today 06 March 2020

Statement

UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy

UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, is closely monitoring and working with partners, governments and UN agencies to address the outbreak of the new coronavirus…

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“Family planning must be available to every woman who needs it, including adolescent girls” – Health Minister

calendar_today 13 February 2020

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“Family planning must be available to every woman who needs it, including adolescent girls” – Health Minister

“Family planning must be available to every woman who needs it, incl. adolescent girls.” – Health Minister

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Humanitarian workers benefit from sensitization workshop on prevention of sexual exploitation

calendar_today 07 February 2020

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Humanitarian workers benefit from sensitization workshop on prevention of sexual exploitation

Humanitarian workers benefit from sensitization workshop on prevention of sexual exploitation

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Landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD takes place in Kenya

calendar_today 14 November 2019

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Landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD takes place in Kenya

Landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD takes place in Kenya

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AfriYAN convenes strategic planning meeting

calendar_today 28 October 2019

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AfriYAN convenes strategic planning meeting

AfriYAN convenes strategic planning meeting

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Maternal mental health matters! Let’s act now

calendar_today 19 September 2019

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Maternal mental health matters! Let’s act now

WINDHOEK, Namibia —“Around one in five women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, but maternal mental health…

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Africa launch of UNFPA’s Global Midwife Strategy 2018–2030

calendar_today 10 September 2019

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Africa launch of UNFPA’s Global Midwife Strategy 2018–2030

WINDHOEK, Namibia – The UNFPA Global Midwifery Strategy for 2018–2030 was launched today at the Safari Hotel ahead of the International Confederation of Midwifery …

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