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calendar_today 14 May 2023

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Remembering the women who want to become mothers but can’t this Mother's Day

On May 14th, women of all ages are showered with gifts and love by their children and grandchildren as Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world. Amidst all this celebration,…

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International Day of the Midwife: Advancing midwifery education in China

calendar_today 05 May 2023

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International Day of the Midwife: Advancing midwifery education in China

Advancing midwifery as a profession has always been a key focus of UNFPA’s work in China.

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A Tibetan health educator empowered to promote  sexual and reproductive health in Yushu

calendar_today 07 April 2023

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A Tibetan health educator empowered to promote sexual and reproductive health in Yushu

Tseyongjee explains that in remote areas, many health problems can be avoided early on.

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calendar_today 29 March 2023

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Opinion-Editorial: Healthy ageing for women key to realizing longevity dividend

As Asia's major economies are collectively experiencing an unprecedented demographic transition, preparing for a rapidly ageing population at present is crucial for building a…

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Opinion-Editorial: Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

calendar_today 08 March 2023

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Opinion-Editorial: Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are…

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calendar_today 01 March 2023

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Opinion-Editorial: Gender equality key to addressing low fertility

Women and their partners across developed economies in Europe and Asia have identified one of the key reasons why they choose to have no children or only one child — it is…

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UNFPA and the Embassy of Ireland screen A Girl From Mogadishu to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

calendar_today 06 February 2023

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UNFPA and the Embassy of Ireland screen A Girl From Mogadishu to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

We call upon all stakeholders, including men and boys, to join hands to challenge power dynamics within their families and communities and support women and girls as agents of…

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Sexual and reproductive health and rights for all: UNFPA and China celebrate the three-year project in Qinghai and Shanxi

calendar_today 13 December 2022

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Sexual and reproductive health and rights for all: UNFPA and China celebrate the three-year project in Qinghai and Shanxi

Women and young people in Qinghai and Shanxi now have better access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, according to the wrap-up meeting of the project “Improving Sexual…

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MIPAA+20 Seminar: Actively responding to population ageing — Challenges, responses and prospects

calendar_today 12 December 2022

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MIPAA+20 Seminar: Actively responding to population ageing — Challenges, responses and prospects

Older persons should benefit from inclusive social and economic development while be able to continue to make a substantial contribution to society to the best of their ability.

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