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11 July 2022
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A group of young people from Asia. ©UNFPA Asia and the Pacific

Asia-Pacific: Home to more than half of the world's population

In November this year, the world’s population will reach 8 billion. From the world’s most populous countries - China and India - to the world’s... Read more

11 July 2022
Statement

World Population Day Statement 2022

World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are... Read more

27 May 2022
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8 myths about unintended pregnancy debunked

Any fertile woman, regardless of age, marital status or background, can get pregnant unexpectedly, as can people who do not identify as women.... Read more

25 May 2022
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Aimin during a field visit to Yushu, Qinghai Province of China in 2019. Credit: UNFPA/Wen Hua

UNFPA and China Family Planning Association develop the next generation of sexual and reproductive health champions

Aimin, 28-year-old, from Inner Mongolia, is a United Nations Volunteer in China. She has been seconded to UNFPA’s long-term partner China Family... Read more

24 May 2022
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Nearly half of all pregnancies globally are unintended: UNFPA launches the State of World Population 2022 report in Beijing

Nearly half of all pregnancies globally are unintended: UNFPA launches the State of World Population 2022 report in Beijing

Globally, nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year, are unintended. For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering... Read more

5 May 2022
Statement

Message from Ms. Navchaa Suren, Officer-in-Charge of UNFPA China for the International Day of the Midwife 2022

Let us celebrate together, salute and support the midwives in China and around the world.

5 May 2022
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UNFPA supports midwifery training for local health providers in Qinghai and Shanxi

With her newly acquired midwifery skills, Dr. Gengsong is now able to apply the Doula mode of delivery to relieve the anxiety of women during... Read more

8 March 2022
Statement

Opinion-Editorial: Gender equality today for a better tomorrow

Ensuring women's sexual and reproductive health and rights in environmental disasters is crucial.

22 December 2021
Statement

Opening Remarks by Ms. Justine Coulson, UNFPA China Representative at the Workshop on Essential Services for Women and Girls subject to Violence on behalf of UNFPA and UN Women in China

I want to stress our commitment to continuing providing support to the government of China and other key partners and stakeholders to ensure the... Read more

3 December 2021
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Cai Cong: An advocate to empower women and young people with disabilities

Being visual impaired but independent, Cai is inspiring persons with disabilities to determine a life they want.

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