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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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26 September 2023
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Promoting healthy families in Pakistan under Global Affairs Canada’s support
The "Sihaat Mand Khaandaan (SMK) Project: Healthy Families for Pakistan Through Accelerating Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) Services (2020-2024)" aims…
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05 September 2023
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Recovery: one year after the devastating Pakistan floods - photo stories
As recovery efforts continue, UNFPA calls for sustained international support and collaboration to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by the flood-affected regions of Pakistan…
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30 August 2023
Press Release
Addressing Persistent Challenges Faced by Flood-Affected Women and Girls in Pakistan – one year on
Over the past year, UNFPA has been actively engaged in efforts to address the pressing needs of women, girls, and communities impacted by the floods, providing crucial…
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31 July 2023
Statement
It is time for Surgical Solutions - an Op-Ed by UNFPA Pakistan Representative Dr. Luay Shabaneh
Only human rights-based approaches can bring sustainable solutions and make genuine change. Governments can not impose on families or women if or how many children they should…
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21 July 2023
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MOU signed with ILO focused on the prevention of GBV, fostering safer & healthier communities
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 July 2023 signifying a…
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11 July 2023
Press Release
Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality for a Prosperous Pakistan
Pakistan is among the eight countries to account for half of the projected global population growth by 2050 with the country’s population currently estimated at 240.5 million and…
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22 June 2023
Press Release
UNFPA 2023 State of World Population Report launched in Sindh
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pakistan on Thursday launched the UNFPA’s global flagship report, the 2023 State of World Population (SWOP), in Karachi, Sindh Province…
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