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Preventing violence against women: What works and what’s next for Asia-Pacific

calendar_today08 March 2025

Danielle Sever, Director of the Global Development Section, DFAT, spoke about the urgent need for long-term investment in gender-based violence prevention efforts. © UN Women/Pathumporn Thongking
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For indigenous women in the Philippines, women-friendly safe spaces extend a bridge to healthcare

calendar_today24 April 2025

“Raising my kids and providing for their daily needs is tough, but the fulfilment I get from helping my tribe is already a priceless gift," Jacqueline smiles. © UNFPA Philippines/Ferdh Cabrera
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Eight Years On: Rohingya Women and Girls Need the World’s Support More Than Ever

calendar_today25 August 2025

In the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, this young woman longs for safety, dignity and a future of opportunity. Without urgent funding, thousands like her risk losing the only safe spaces that protect and empower them. @UNFPA Bangladesh/Peter Rozario
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Islanders leading the way: Resilience and rights in the face of climate change

calendar_today09 July 2025

Frantelle, from Kiribati, is expecting her fourth child. As climate shocks are accelerating, people left furthest behind are often pushed even deeper into crisis.
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Emergency maternity care and psychosocial support for women and girls hit by floods in Afghanistan

calendar_today29 May 2024

Midwife Habiba Danish and the mobile health team members speak with women and girls affected by the floods in northern Afghanistan. © ORCD Afghanistan
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Five ways UNFPA’s partnership with Australia is making a difference in the lives of women and girls

calendar_today08 March 2024

With support from Australia, UNFPA has delivered supplies in response to the earthquake in Nepal and works with the Government to build resilience to crises. © UNFPA Nepal/Bikash Karki
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“We are the experts on disability”: Advocate Angeline Chand urges inclusive disaster preparedness and response in Fiji

calendar_today01 December 2023

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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Australia’s new support to women and girls in Gaza

calendar_today15 November 2023

New funding from Australia will help address the immediate needs of women and girls in Gaza. © Bisan Ouda for UNFPA.
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Health, hygiene and protection needs spike after earthquake in Nepal

calendar_today21 November 2023

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
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Midwives in Bangladesh bring hope to survivors of Cyclone Mocha in world’s largest refugee camp

calendar_today15 June 2023

Nasrin Khatun, 27, was one of the midwives on duty to assist Khadija* in safely delivering her baby boy, as Cyclone Mocha raged along the coast of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA/Fahim Ahad
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