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As the climate crisis intensifies, Australia and UNFPA work together to address family planning needs in Pacific Island countries

27 Jun 2022

Family members from Tanna Island, Vanuatu, gather to work in the garden and collect food for their evening meal. Under the Australian Government-funded Transformative Agenda programme, UNFPA works to end unmet need for family planning in Vanuatu and other Pacific Island countries. © UNFPA/Niki Kuautonga

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Australia provides UNFPA AUD 8 million to protect Ukrainian women and girls from gender-based violence

29 Mar 2022

With this new contribution, the Australian Government commits to protect women and girls fleeing the war in Ukraine from gender-based violence. © UNFPA Moldova/Eduard Bîzgu

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Crisis after the storm: needs soar for women and girls in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

A UNFPA staff member walks to a damaged health centre in Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines ©UNFPA Philippines

03 February 2022

Humanitarian aid rushed to Philippines following record-setting typhoon

28 December 2021

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Elopement or kidnapping? A love story in Afghanistan

Many young people in Afghanistan have no say over whether or whom to marry. Pictured: a ring belonging to one Afghan child bride. © UNFPA Afghanistan

13 April 2021

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Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

Women and Girls’ Treatment and Support Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi

29 September 2020

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Mobile health teams bring critical services to women in remote Afghanistan

A mobile health team midwife provides health services to a remote community. © ARCS Afghanistan

03 September 2020

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Viet Nam releases landmark follow-up study on violence against women

A new study from Viet Nam shows sluggish progress in eliminating violence against women, but attitudes are changing. © UNFPA Vietnam/Nguyen Minh Duc

28 August 2020

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This is how much it will cost to realize the world we want

In 10 years, the world could achieve three transformative results, at a price tag of only $264 billion, according to new research unveiled at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25. © UNFPA Uganda

13 November 2019

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Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Closing Ceremony

14 November 2019

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