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25 November 2021
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Joint Statement on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
25 November 2021 – Today marks the beginning of the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Globally, violence against women and girls remains a widespread and…
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16 November 2021
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In follow-up to the Nairobi Summit, High-Level Commission calls for urgent, ambitious action to end alarming disparities in sexual and reproductive justice
New York City, 16 November 2021 — Two years on from the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 — where governments, civil society and the private sector came together voluntarily to recommit…
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22 October 2021
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For breast cancer survivors and supporters in Palestine, a chance to come together
Gaza Strip, Palestine – When Bahia was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had to contend not only with a frightening disease but also with a social stigma that left her feeling…
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11 October 2021
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UNFPA in the Arab region marks International Day of the Girl with a collection of stories, insights, and art created by adolescent girls
“I’ve been dancing since my early childhood and I will continue to dance when I’m an old woman,” writes 13-year-old Rima from Palmyra, Syria. “One day, I hope to dance all over…
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11 October 2021
Press Release
Marking International Day of the Girl Child - UNFPA Arab States Regional Office launches “In Her Words”
Cairo, Egypt, 11 October 2021 - The United Nations Population Fund Arab States Regional Office (UNFPA ASRO) is marking International Day of the Girl Child with the launch of “In…
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10 October 2021
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem - International Day of the Girl
Girls are born with power. Every girl has within her possibilities that should flourish as she moves into adulthood, shaping her future and, with it, the world. We see examples…
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23 September 2021
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New partnership between UNFPA and ESC to advance sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Cairo/Istanbu/lBrussels, 23 September 2021 - The United Nations Population Fund Arab States (UNFPA ASRO), and Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Offices (UNFPA EECARO)…
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08 September 2021
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In Libya, a chance at a future after violence and rejection
TRIPOLI, Libya – After a divorce following a violent marriage, Muna* found herself facing a different set of challenges. “I suffered abuse, mistreatment and discrimination,” she…
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19 August 2021
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How women and girls bear the brunt of climate disasters
Cairo, Egypt, 18 August, 2021 - “The climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win.” pointed out United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in his…
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