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02 December 2024
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International Day for Persons with Disabilities (3 December); Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
Globally, nearly one in six people lives with a disability. Their demand? Nothing about us without us. Persons with disabilities remain sorely underrepresented throughout the…
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01 October 2024
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A silver lining: Ageing with dignity in Asia-Pacific
International Day of Older Persons Opinion-Editorial There is a saying that getting older isn't losing youth; it’s just a new phase full of chances and strength. This…
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28 May 2024
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Ensuring Dignity: Supporting Women and Girls in Crisis
Menstrual Health: A Critical Yet Overlooked Component Menstrual health has historically been an overlooked component of humanitarian response during conflicts and other crises,…
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15 May 2024
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“It brings me hope”: The impact of universal health coverage for Afghan refugees in Iran
For several decades, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes in Afghanistan due to the country’s political and economic instability, repeated outbreaks of conflict…
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10 March 2024
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UNFPA and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran held the first Meeting of the Country Programme Steering Committee
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-chaired the first meeting of the Country Programme Steering Committee on 10 March 2024. The…
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01 February 2024
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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: We cannot abandon the people of Gaza
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 30 January 2024 – The allegations of involvement of several UNRWA staff in the heinous attacks on Israel on 7 October are horrifying. As the Secretary…
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20 January 2024
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UNFPA calls for scale-up of humanitarian aid and improved access to sexual and reproductive health care for the women and girls of Gaza
After more than 100 days of conflict, Gaza is unrecognizable. The numbers tell a shocking story, with an unprecedented 2.2 million people in need of aid, and 1.9 million people…
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07 January 2024
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UNFPA's Representative, Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Ahad, Addresses Iran's Demographic Transition at the Academy of Medical Sciences
In a meeting at Iran's Academy of Medical Sciences, Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Ahad, the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) Representative a.i. in Iran, provided key insights into…
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28 December 2023
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Sound of Inclusivity: 1,000 Hearing Aids Strengthen Support for Disabilities in Multiple Provinces
In a significant step toward enhancing the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments, the UNFPA Iran Country Office has procured 1,000 hearing aids to be…
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