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06 May 2022
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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 initiative to accelerate…
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05 May 2022
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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’s health, the role of midwives in…
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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 marriage
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08 March 2022
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 2022
Let us use International Women’s Day and beyond as a springboard for action as we aspire to a new age beyond COVID-19, one where women’s autonomy and empowerment is grounded in…
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08 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 safeguarded, and critical…
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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 opportunities for self…
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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 eliminate the degrading and…
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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 Representative India and Country Director…
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09 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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