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28 February 2024
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Revolutionizing Maternal Health: Launch of Ground-breaking Bachelor of Science in Midwifery Program
Amna Sharif, 25, from a remote village in Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, represents the silent, struggling voices of many women. Pregnant with her first child, she navigates a world…
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20 December 2023
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Heroic Efforts in Kohat: Successful Intervention Rescues Eight-Year-Old Girl from Imminent Child Marriage
One of the attendees made a startling revelation during the session. She disclosed that a family from Afghanistan intended to take a bride with them after a wedding ceremony that…
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14 December 2023
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Teleconsultation in Remote Pakistani Village, Making Healthcare More Accessible
In the tranquil village of Brep in the Upper Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a groundbreaking initiative is reshaping the very fabric of healthcare. Introducing…
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29 November 2023
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Empowered Voices Unite: Communities Rally Against Gender-Based Violence
As the world marks the 16 days of activism for gender-based violence, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human…
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22 November 2023
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Enhancing Reproductive Health in the Village: The Impact of the New Ultrasound Machine
With state-of-the-art family planning amenities and a cutting-edge ultrasound machine generously provided by UNFPA Pakistan, the center endeavors to not only enhance maternal…
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08 November 2023
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Ensuring Care and Safety for Afghan Women Refugees
The compassionate support from Women and Girls Friendly Spaces, run by People's Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI), with UNFPA’s support and funding from the Bureau of…
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26 October 2023
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A whisper of change for women through the conditional cash voucher scheme
Alia's first journey outside of her village was to meet a woman doctor whom she remembers as an angel of hope and courage. The CCV scheme provided her with the promise that her…
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23 October 2023
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Every girl counts - an Op-Ed by UNFPA Pakistan Representative Dr. Luay Shabaneh
I felt utterly heartbroken during my last field mission, which took me to a Union Council near Peshawar, a community of 65,000 people. I discovered that there was not a single…
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13 October 2023
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Women-Friendly Health Spaces: a beacon of hope for women Afghan refugees
Sharifa’s story is a testament to the vital role that spaces like WFHS play in the lives of vulnerable women. “Married at a young age, I endured unimaginable suffering within the…
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