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Universal access to reproductive health affects and is affected by many aspects of life. It involves individuals’ most intimate relationships, including negotiation and decision-making within these relationships, and interactions with health providers regarding contraceptive methods and options.

This report seeks to identify areas where reproductive health has advanced or not according to four main indicators: Adolescent birth rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, unmet need for family planning rate, proportion of demand for contraception satisfied.

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Maternal Health Thematic Fund Video

January 4, 2016

Learn about UNFPA's Maternal Health Thematic Fund, which aims to bring safe motherhood to some of the world's least developed countries. 

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Essential Health Needs of Women Often Neglected in Assistance after Natural Disasters, Conflicts

03 December 2015
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If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

December 2, 2015

Ugandan musicians promote condom use to save lives. Read more about this hit music video.

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“If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe”: Ugandan musicians promote condom use to save lives

30 November 2015
Ugandan musician GNL Zamba, Jody Phibi, Jazmine Lydia, Ray Signature and Big Trill in the music video for "If It's Not On, It's Not Safe." © Reach a Hand Uganda
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Media advisory

UNFPA Report Describes Impact of Crises on Women, Adolescent Girls

24 November 2015
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Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

25 November 2015
Violence against women takes place in every country and community in the world. Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence in Damascus. © UNFPA Syria/Hamada Smesem
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Acceptance of family planning grows in Afghanistan, but myths linger

23 November 2015
Nargis, a midwife, provides family planning counselling in Herat, Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Ahmadullah Amarkhil
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