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21 June 2022
Press Release
#ThisIsNotNormal: A UNFPA campaign to disrupt the risks of gender-based violence becoming normal
Cairo, 20 June, 2022 — On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health…
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23 May 2022
Statement
Young people address challenges and explore opportunities of transition from learning to employment in the Middle East and North Africa/Arab States region
Home to the highest rates of unemployed youth in the world, the region needs to create more than 33.3 million new jobs by 2030 Statement by Dr. Ruba Jaradat, ILO…
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05 May 2022
Statement
Global health systems must invest in midwives
International Day of the Midwife
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22 December 2021
News
UNFPA GCC holds a panel discussion on the success stories of women leaders in the region
On the 22nd of December, 2021, the UNFPA GCC office, and the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) of UAE organized a panel discussion on the "Success Stories of Pioneering…
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16 September 2021
News
UNFPA GCC holds the National NCDs Forum of Oman 2021 focusing on women and adolescents’ psychological health
On 16th of September 2021, the UNFPA GCC, in co-operation with the Ministry of Health of Oman (MoH), held for the third consecutive year, the National Non-Communicable Diseases …
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01 August 2021
News
How did COVID-19 affect SRH&Rs in GCC: A study initiated by UNFPA GCC
How did COVID-19 affect SRH&Rs in GCC: A study initiated by UNFPA GCC
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22 March 2021
News
UNFPA GCC marks the IWD with a national press conference
On the 8th of March, 2021, UNFPA GCC marked International Women Day with a national press conference. UNFPA GCC Representative, Mr. Karl Kulessa, received several journalists…
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08 March 2021
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Women’s Day
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond 8 March 2021 Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…
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10 December 2020
News
Standing up for human rights more important than ever
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Human Rights Day
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