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Pakistan DHS- Data Dissemination Event

calendar_today 06 March 2019

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Pakistan DHS- Data Dissemination Event

Pakistan Data Dissemination Event

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Importance of Family Planning Reiterated on World Population Day

calendar_today 11 July 2018

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Importance of Family Planning Reiterated on World Population Day

The theme for this year’s World Population Day -- ‘Family Planning as a Human Right’-- is apt for Pakistan at this crucial moment in time. The theme is in line with the 50th…

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Maternal mortality in Asia-Pacific - 5 key facts

calendar_today 04 May 2018

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Maternal mortality in Asia-Pacific - 5 key facts

5 key facts.

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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

calendar_today 06 February 2018

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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice that inflicts lasting emotional…

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New Year, New Beginnings

calendar_today 12 January 2018

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New Year, New Beginnings

The new year is a time for reflection and for resolutions -- a time to take stock of our successes and challenges, to strengthen our resolve and to set goals for the future. For…

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Latest census to help shape a new future for Pakistan

calendar_today 15 December 2017

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Latest census to help shape a new future for Pakistan

The latest data collected from the Census is a critical next step in the country’s development, which will uncover important demographic trends such as fertility, mortality and…

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How one woman reclaimed her life after suffering from fistula for 25 years

calendar_today 15 December 2017

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How one woman reclaimed her life after suffering from fistula for 25 years

For more than 25 years, Sarsan suffered in silence with obstetric fistula. She was shunned in her village – unable to offer her prayers at the mosque or participate in community…

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We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions

calendar_today 10 December 2017

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We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions

Our Executive Director's clarion call on World Human Rights Day 2017.

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Commit to ending gender-based violence by 2030: UNFPA Executive Director

calendar_today 25 November 2017

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Commit to ending gender-based violence by 2030: UNFPA Executive Director

UNFPA has committed to an end to gender-based violence and harmful practices by 2030, the year when the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are due to be achieved.

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