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07 December 2018
Statement
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative, at the Workshop "Justice for survivors of Sexual Violence"
The topic of sexual violence is often considered too sensitive to discuss in public because people feel that it might create negative consequences for the victims of sexual…
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05 December 2018
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Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights
The workshop, entitled “Sexual violence against women and girls: Gaps in legislation and supporting services”, was co-held on 5 December 2018 by the Ministry of Labour, War…
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25 November 2018
Statement
Message from UN Secretary-General on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic. It is a moral affront to all women and girls, a mark of shame on all our societies and a major obstacle to inclusive,…
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25 November 2018
Statement
Renewing our pledge to end violence against women and girls
Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Statement by the Heads of UN agencies, UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UN WOMEN, calling…
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17 November 2018
News
16 champions for activism against gender-based violence
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. An estimated one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her…
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11 October 2018
Statement
A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!
Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the Girl, 11 October 2018 We believe in the power of girls to change this world for the better. Let’s give them the…
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10 October 2018
Statement
Let’s talk about mental health – and let’s act!
Message of Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director of UNFPA World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2018 Today on World Mental Health Day, UNFPA calls for strengthened action to…
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01 October 2018
News
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative at Talkshow "Responding to Population Ageing in Viet Nam: the Way Forward"
It is my great pleasure to open this event "Responding to Population Ageing in Viet Nam: the Way Forward". Let me at the outset thank the Viet Nam National Committee on Ageing,…
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01 October 2018
Press Release
Talk-show on the International Day of Older Persons 1/10/2018: "Responding to population ageing in Viet Nam: the Way Forward"
HA NOI, 01/10/2018 - A talk-show "Responding to population ageing in Viet Nam: the way forward" was held today in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam National Committee on Ageing, in…
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