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Giving youth a platform to contribute to development agenda

calendar_today 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 decisions that affect them,…

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Our rights. Our freedoms. Always

calendar_today 09 December 2015

Our rights. Our freedoms. Always

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

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

calendar_today 08 December 2015

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 facilities across Nepal, as well…

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SHELTER FROM THE STORM: State of World Population Report 2015

calendar_today 03 December 2015

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 every pregnancy is safe, every…

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From a disheartened pregnant adolescent to a determined mother`

calendar_today 30 November 2015

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 fully mature"

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World must end violence against women

calendar_today 25 November 2015

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

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Strengthening health response to gender-based violence in Nepal

calendar_today 24 November 2015

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 health services and referral for…

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A step forward in preventing obstetric fistula, pelvic organ prolapse and GBV in Nepal

calendar_today 17 November 2015

A step forward in preventing obstetric fistula, pelvic organ prolapse and GBV in Nepal

The manuals and the protocol are the first national training packages and guideline respectively for healthcare providers on management of obstetric fistula, pelvic organ prolapse…

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Upgrading adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Nepal

calendar_today 25 October 2015

Upgrading adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Nepal

Not even the massive April earthquake could stop the determination of the National Health Training Center and Family Health Division to continue investing on adolescent sexual and…

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