News

Entrepreneurship flourishes among Filipino populations at risk for HIV

calendar_today28 June 2021

A programme for populations vulnerable to HIV helps individuals start small businesses, like a food stand, at a time when many have trouble finding employment during COVID-19. © UNFPA Philippines/Merceditas Apilado | Photo for representational purposes only
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News

Increasing access to sexual and reproductive health and HIV programmes for gender-diverse communities in Bangladesh

calendar_today08 June 2021

Shohan Hijra, a transgender woman in Dhaka, Bangladesh with her boyfriend, Arif, has participated in sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes for gender-diverse populations. Photo credit: Md. Masbah Uddin Ahmed/Bandhu Social Welfare Society
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News

Laotian LGBTQIA+ youth find peace, purpose and community

calendar_today17 May 2021

Education programmes taught Toutou, 18, about sexual and reproductive health and helped with questions about her sexual orientation. © UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic
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News

Women are the driving force advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Brazil

calendar_today03 May 2021

Carol Nascimento, who promotes women and girls' health, took part in UNFPA and Elas Fund's Driving Force initiative empowering community leaders in Bahia state, Brazil. © UNFPA Brazil/Carol Garcia
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News

Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

calendar_today01 December 2020

A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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News

For Kyrgyzstan’s LGBTQIA+ community, risks escalate under COVID-19 pandemic

calendar_today09 July 2020

Advocates prepare to deliver essential supplies to LGBTQIA+ people in need. Image courtesy of Kyrgyz Indigo.
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Statement

Break the silence!

calendar_today17 May 2020

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News

Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

calendar_today30 November 2019

Sex workers are highly vulnerable to gender-based violence, HIV, discrimination and other harms. © Tomislav Georgiev/UNFPA MK
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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 17 May 2019

calendar_today17 May 2019

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News

“Why me?” – Stigma, lack of information leave Myanmar youth in the dark on HIV

calendar_today10 January 2019

Condoms at a UNFPA-supported mobile clinic. Sithu, 21, did not know how to protect himself from HIV. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming
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