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  • 04 Apr 2019
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UNFPA and UNAIDS urge the Government of Brunei Darussalam to repeal new discriminatory and harmful criminal law provisions

New York/GENEVA, 4 April 2019—UNFPA and UNAIDS are seriously concerned by new criminal law provisions that came into force yesterday, 3 April 2019, in Brunei Darussalam. The provisions, which impose…

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  • 01 Apr 2019
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Countries agree to accelerate action to fully implement historic plan on population and development, emphasising importance to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Agreement at 52nd session of the UN Commission on Population and Development calls for strengthening implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action,…

Countries agree to accelerate action to fully implement historic plan on…

Agreement at 52nd session of the UN Commission on Population and Development calls for strengthening implementation of the…

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  • 13 Feb 2019
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UNFPA Opens New Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea

SEOUL, Republic of Korea—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is strengthening its longstanding relationship with the Republic of Korea by opening a liaison office in Seoul. The new office,…

UNFPA Opens New Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea

SEOUL, Republic of Korea—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is strengthening its longstanding relationship with the…

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  • 18 Jan 2019
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The Nairobi Summit to Advance the ICPD Programme of Action

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 18 January 2019 — The Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund today announced the convening of a high-level conference to advance the…

The Nairobi Summit to Advance the ICPD Programme of Action

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 18 January 2019 — The Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund today…

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  • 26 Nov 2018
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UNFPA and Cheer Up Luv join forces against sexual harassment on public transport in Sri Lanka

Ninety per cent of women in Sri Lanka have faced sexual harassment on public transport, according to a recent study commissioned by UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.

UNFPA and Cheer Up Luv join forces against sexual harassment on public…

Ninety per cent of women in Sri Lanka have faced sexual harassment on public transport, according to a recent study commissioned…

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  • 17 Oct 2018
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The State of World Population 2018

The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development, new UNFPA report shows.

The State of World Population 2018

The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development, new UNFPA report…

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  • 19 Sep 2018
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European Union supports reproductive health and protection services for women and girls in Yemen with funding to UNFPA

Sana’a – The European Union has provided UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, with EUR 2 million to provide urgent life-saving reproductive health and protection services to women and girls in…

European Union supports reproductive health and protection services for women…

Sana’a – The European Union has provided UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, with EUR 2 million to provide urgent life-…

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  • 10 Aug 2018
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Allegations against UNFPA staff member are unsubstantiated, independent investigation finds

UNITED NATIONS, New York—Following allegations of sexual misconduct made by a former employee of a UNFPA contractor in Bihar, India, against the UNFPA Representative in India, the independent…

Allegations against UNFPA staff member are unsubstantiated, independent…

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  • 12 Jun 2018
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Joint statement: UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women welcome Sweden's multi-year commitment to core funding

NEW YORK, 12 June 2018 – UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women welcome the Government of Sweden’s decision to enter into multi-year core funding agreements with our agencies. These will enhance our…

Joint statement: UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women welcome Sweden's multi-…

NEW YORK, 12 June 2018 – UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women welcome the Government of Sweden’s decision to enter into multi-year…

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