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22 November 2022
Press Release
UNFPA welcomes Canada’s continued support to communities throughout the Arab region
With generous funding totaling Can$ 16.8 million in 2022, UNFPA’s longstanding partnership with the Government of Canada is enabling the delivery of essential sexual and…
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16 November 2022
Press Release
UNFPA appeals for $113.7 million as women and girls’ needs soar in Horn of Africa
New York, 16 November 2022 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched an appeal for US$113.7 million to scale up life-saving reproductive…
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16 November 2022
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Reclaiming hope and justice for survivors of sexual violence during drought and hunger crisis in Somalia
UNFPA in Somalia is scaling up its humanitarian operations providing quality, life-saving, confidential and timely mitigation and response services to escalating cases of gender…
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14 November 2022
Press Release
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
New York, 15 November 2022 – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk…
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11 October 2022
Press Release
Arab Girls’ Summit: A space for girls and young women to make their voices heard
Amman/Cairo, 11 October 2022- On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, the “Arab Girls’ Summit” is being held for the first time, from 10 to 12 October in Amman,…
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10 October 2022
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Stolen childhood and shattered dreams, the reality of child marriage
Trapped at homes, prevented from going to schools, isolated from their families, friends and communities - this is the life of most child brides. Replacing learning at schools,…
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20 September 2022
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The United Nation Population Fund and the Government of Tunisia inaugurate the Centre of Excellence for Youth in the Arab Region
Tunis, The Republic of Tunisia, 20 September 2022- The Ministry of Youth and Sports in Tunisia and the United Nation Population Fund Arab States Regional office (UNFPA ASRO) are…
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31 August 2022
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Virtual but real
It's virtual but with real consequences. Online violence is a public health issue with detrimental effects . It results in physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm, and…
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22 August 2022
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Speaking out for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Egypt
MENUFIYA, Egypt – In a small village of “Menufiya” - one of Egypt’s governorates - community members used to refuse notions related to reproductive health. They labeled some…
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