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5 January 2016
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Mobilizing young people to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights of quake-affected young people

Visiting the places that still bear the scars of last year's devastating earthquake and educating affected young girls and boys about issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR... Read more

5 January 2016
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“Youth participation has not yet been the mainstay of our national and local plans. Thus advocates like me have to stand shoulder to shoulder with other young people.”

Of young people, by young people and for young people

“Youth participation has not yet been the mainstay of our national and local plans. Thus advocates like me have to stand shoulder to shoulder with... Read more

31 December 2015
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Dignity First

The violent tremor, 7.8 on the Richter scale, was followed by numerous aftershocks including a major one on 12 May measuring 7.3. Nearly 9000 people... Read more

22 December 2015
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Giving youth a platform to contribute to development agenda

UNFPA has been partnering with District Development Committees in 18 districts of Nepal, including Baitadi, to promote youth participation in the... Read more

9 December 2015
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Our rights. Our freedoms. Always

The 2030 Development Agenda has articulated clear linkages between sustainable development goals and human rights.

8 December 2015
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Joint Statement of the External Development Partners in Health Regarding Critical and Growing Shortages of Essential Medical Supplies in Nepal

We the undersigned express our deepest concern at critical and growing shortages of essential and lifesaving medicines and supplies at health care... Read more

3 December 2015
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SHELTER FROM THE STORM: State of World Population Report 2015

Every year, UNFPA issues its State of World Population report, focusing on a particular aspect of the cross-cutting work we do globally to ensure... Read more

30 November 2015
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From a disheartened pregnant adolescent to a determined mother`

"After the earthquake, the fear of losing my life and baby constantly haunted me as I had already realized that I am just 16 and my body is not... Read more

25 November 2015
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World must end violence against women

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

24 November 2015
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Strengthening health response to gender-based violence in Nepal

UNFPA is working to ensure that health care providers are fully and comprehensively equipped with the skills and competencies necessary to give... Read more

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