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Embroidering a New Destiny - Hina’s Path to Empowerment

calendar_today 29 January 2025

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Embroidering a New Destiny - Hina’s Path to Empowerment

Hina Bibi of Pakha Ghulam Peshwar, grew up facing immense hardships. Orphaned at a young age and struggling with financial instability, she relied on her brothers for support…

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From a Child Bride to Ambassador of Change

calendar_today 31 December 2024

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From a Child Bride to Ambassador of Change

Rizwana, a 28-year-old Afghan woman living in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is the mother of five children. Her childhood abruptly ended when she was married to a much older man,…

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Pio Smith, UNFPA’s Regional Director for Asia & Pacific Visits Pakistan

calendar_today 01 December 2024

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Pio Smith, UNFPA’s Regional Director for Asia & Pacific Visits Pakistan

UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Mr. Pio Smith, visited Pakistan, the world's fifth most populous country, where two-thirds of the population are under 30. His visit…

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Naseem Gul’s Path to Financial Independence and Mental Well-Being

calendar_today 29 October 2024

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Naseem Gul’s Path to Financial Independence and Mental Well-Being

For women, financial instability is a particularly significant source of stress, often compounded by limited opportunities to acquire professional skills, limited access to…

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Empowering Fathers through Husband School for Family Planning in Pakistan

calendar_today 25 September 2024

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Empowering Fathers through Husband School for Family Planning in Pakistan

132 Husband Schools were established across Muzaffarabad, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where awareness sessions led to the referral of 30,964 community members to…

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Inclusive data is the building block of the road to leaving no one behind

calendar_today 11 July 2024

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Inclusive data is the building block of the road to leaving no one behind

Pakistan, the land nestled between the majestic Himalayan mountain range and the Indus delta as it flows into the Indian ocean, is home to 3% of the world’s population. It is not…

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Pakistan must embrace the power of inclusive data.

calendar_today 11 July 2024

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Pakistan must embrace the power of inclusive data.

Islamabad, July 11, 2024 – The world marks World Population Day on July 11 every year to remind member states and all stakeholders that people have rights and that governments…

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National Youth Helpline: Help is but a phone call away!

calendar_today 30 May 2024

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National Youth Helpline: Help is but a phone call away!

Established in January 2023 at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) premises, with the support from UNFPA, the National Youth Helpline 0800-69457 has found great traction in its…

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Health heroes: Support of the sisterhood in the climate crisis

calendar_today 07 May 2024

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Health heroes: Support of the sisterhood in the climate crisis

Community midwives often travel long distances on foot in emergencies, enduring fatigue, and dehydration to reach their destinations. Similarly, facility-based midwives sometime…

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