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Heroes in pink: Lao midwives supporting rights and saving lives

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Japan continues to prioritize the most vulnerable women and girls in humanitarian settings

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Setyelem, 29, suffered from the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. She received care thanks to UNFPA, with funding from the Government of Japan. © UNFPA Ethiopia

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Angeline Chand is an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities in Fiji and across the Pacific. ©UNFPA/Patrick Rose

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UNFPA-supported cash vouchers programme eases access to care for women living with HIV in Indonesia

Cash assistance ensures that people living with HIV can continue to access the antiretroviral therapy they need to stay healthy. © UNFPA Indonesia / Dian Agustino

14 December 2023

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Population and Development Review in Asia and the Pacific Emphasizes Individual Dignity and Human Rights

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Health, hygiene and protection needs spike after earthquake in Nepal

A UNFPA team visits people affected by the earthquake that hit the districts of Jajarkot and Rukum West in Nepal’s western Karnali province on 3 November 2023. © UNFPA Nepal

21 November 2023

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A Guide to Better Understanding and Using Violence Against Women Prevalence Data

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Supporting survivors of sexual assault in Ethiopia, and working to stop violence before it starts

Heroes in pink: Lao midwives supporting rights and saving lives

Japan continues to prioritize the most vulnerable women and girls in humanitarian settings

A glimmer of hope for women and girls as a sexual and reproductive health clinic reopens in Sudan’s West Darfur State

“We are the experts on disability”: Advocate Angeline Chand urges inclusive disaster preparedness and response in Fiji

UNFPA-supported cash vouchers programme eases access to care for women living with HIV in Indonesia

Population and Development Review in Asia and the Pacific Emphasizes Individual Dignity and Human Rights

Heroes amid crises – 8 stories of resilience and hope from 2023

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