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28 May 2022
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Disability and the barriers to feminine hygiene

Disability and the barriers to feminine hygiene

Every menstruating person has the right to menstrual health, irrespective of their gender identity, ability, or socio-economic status. Joint Op-Ed... Read more

6 May 2022
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Transformative Change through the Power of Women

Transformative Change through the Power of Women

The Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha and the United Nations Population Fund, India (UNFPA) signed an agreement today to launch an... Read more

5 May 2022
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International Day of the Midwife: The Missing Piece in India’s Maternal Health

International Day of the Midwife: The Missing Piece in India’s Maternal Health

Op-ed by UNFPA India Representative & Bhutan Country Director Andrea Wojnar to mark the International Day of the Midwife. As a lynchpin for women... Read more

10 March 2022
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I have a dream

With the help of an innovative mobile phone service, UN agencies are working with the Government and local bodies in Rajasthan to combat child... Read more

8 March 2022
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 2022

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 2022 In India: 1 out of 7 girls drop out of secondary school 1 out of 4 girls does not use menstrual hygiene products And there is only 14.9% female representation in the... Read more

8 March 2022
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Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, I call upon the international community to ensure that women’s and girls’ health, rights and dignity are... Read more

13 January 2022
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Reaping India’s demographic dividend

A nation’s growth requires the productive contribution of all segments of society, particularly the children and the youth, who need to be provided... Read more

13 January 2022
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A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India

The Women’s Mechanized Cleaning Cooperative initiative was launched in October 2021 by UNFPA and the governing body of Patna city, in an effort to... Read more

31 December 2021
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In NFHS report card, the good, the sober, the future

Its fifth edition has encouraging news but addressing discriminatory social norms must remain top priority, writes Sriram Haridass, UNFPA... Read more

9 December 2021
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A push against toxic masculinity; Engaging men and boys to take responsibility should be critical part of initiatives to end violence against women

Engaging men and boys to take responsibility should be critical part of initiatives to end violence against women

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