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11 May 2023
News
the delegation visiting the Adolescent Friendly Centre

Global Affairs Canada’s support to Healthy Families for Pakistan benefits communities

The Adolescent Friendly Centre in Village Memon Je Wasi, Union Council Matiari, District Matiari, Sindh, was buzzing as the youth who frequent the... Read more

28 April 2023
News
Stop sexual violence

An ugly crime - an OPED by UNFPA Pakistan Representative Dr Luay Shabaneh

I still remember how suffocated I felt and how my heart broke while reading the story of the 10-year-old IDP girl who was kidnapped and gang-raped... Read more

14 March 2023
Statement
to fulfil the full potential of the population census

To fulfil the full potential of the population census - an OPED by UNFPA Pakistan Representative Dr Luay Shabaneh

I have just proudly registered myself and my family through the self-enumeration portal the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) kicked off on 20... Read more

8 March 2023
Press Release
Digital platforms created

Innovation and technology to improve the lives and rights of women and girls in Pakistan

Over the past few years, UNFPA Pakistan has worked with partners on projects that have seen the introduction of telemedicine facilities to allow... Read more

25 February 2023
Statement
family planning - a lifesaver for Pakistan

A lifesaver for Pakistan - OPED by Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Pakistan Representative

In the last three months since I joined UNFPA Pakistan, I have met several senior officials across the country, the latest being a very inspiring... Read more

5 December 2022
Statement
We all need to support the movement for women and girls

For an empowered woman - OPED by Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Pakistan Representative

Girls in Pakistan deserve the opportunity to not only be empowered but also to help their family members and the local community. Two months ago, the... Read more

26 November 2022
Press Release
women and girls have the right to feel safe in all spaces

Time to vow to end violence against women

Violence against women is one of the most prevalent human rights violations across the globe. It is a life-threatening health and protection issue.... Read more

16 November 2022
Press Release
Dr. Luay Shabaneh presenting his credentials

UNFPA gets new Representative in Pakistan

The new UNFPA Representative, Dr. Luay Shabaneh, today officially presented his credentials to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.... Read more

15 November 2022
Statement
Pakistan amidst an eight billion planet

Pakistan amidst an eight billion planet

The world’s population hits the edge of eight billion this month, on 15 November 2022. Many questions and ideas come to the minds of demographers,... Read more

2 September 2022
Statement
UNFPA is committed to supporting the people of Pakistan as they respond to this catastrophe

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the devastating floods in Pakistan

UNFPA is committed to supporting the people of Pakistan as they respond to this catastrophe, which has destroyed lives, houses, livelihoods, crops... Read more

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