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29 July 2020
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We must win the battle against human trafficking
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2020
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23 July 2020
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Through her eyes: A painful journey and quest for self-resilience
“Maybe from society’s perspective, I am a cruel woman, who has given up on her husband and family, but I only wanted to live with respect, and I will never allow my children to…
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11 July 2020
Statement
Peace in the home: safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls – even during COVID-19
Peace in our world begins with peace in the home, as the United Nations Secretary-General stated in his call for a global ‘ceasefire’ on gender-based violence – a pandemic within…
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02 July 2020
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Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are harmed physically or psychologically, with the full knowledge and consent of their…
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30 June 2020
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Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are harmed physically or psychologically, with the full knowledge and consent of their…
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18 June 2020
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s conscience. As a weapon of war, it subjugates women…
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16 June 2020
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Press release: UN and partners launch guidelines to address the needs of most vulnerable groups during COVID-19
Vulnerable groups, particularly women, displaced people, migrants, older persons and people with disabilities, may experience the most harmful impacts of COVID-19. This is due to…
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14 June 2020
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UNFPA Arab States to hold media symposium on gender-based violence during pandemics
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations Population Fund will explore with journalists and experts the impact of…
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03 June 2020
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Nine things you need to know about periods and the pandemic
This article is a joint collaboration between UNFPA and UNICEF, lead agencies in the effort to ensure the health and rights of all people who menstruate. UNITED NATIONS, New…
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