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Tapping the talents and contributions of older persons
The number of older persons, aged 60 and above will exceed that of people aged 15 to 24 by 2030. As their potential to contribute to societies and... Read more
Fostering an understandable and respectful interaction within family
In response to the high prevalence rate of physical violence rate in Kampong Cham, a pilot programme which is jointly supported by UNFPA and UNV and... Read more
Family planning: empowering people, developing nations
As the world marks World Population Day, the year's theme, "Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations", UNFPA is making... Read more
UNFPA helps survivors of violence to get a sensitive and confidential medical care
One out of three women has experienced some form of violence from their intimate partners. Among them, only a quarter sought help from formal service... Read more
Hope, healing, and dignity for all
Over the past year, I witnessed the total transformation of two women’s lives. Jumwa, from Kenya, was successfully treated for obstetric fistula at... Read more
Start young, and in the home
Gender inequalities have led to the shockingly-common acceptance of violence against women and girls, in Cambodian norms. While half of all women and... Read more
Youth forum shed a light on women’s role in peace and prosperity
On March 7th 2017, over 200 students of Wat Dombok Kpous high school joined a youth forum under the theme “Women for Peace and Prosperity”. All of the students are between grade 7 and 9. Organized by... Read more
Universal access to sexual and reproductive health—the key to gender equality
Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is... Read more
The official appointment of the 7th Representative
Ms Lene Kroell Chistiansen reinforced the mandate of UNFPA and the 1994 Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and... Read more
What does a healthy relationship mean to you?
Real love isn’t flowers, teddy bears or expensive jewellery. Instead, real love is respecting your partner’s wishes, and not pressuring them to do... Read more