Statement

Standing up for human rights more important than ever

10 December 2020
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Press Release

“We’ve had enough of violence against women and girls. It’s time for justice.” New UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Isha Sesay joins the fight to end violence against women, female genital mutilation and child marriages

25 November 2020
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Statement

Stand up and say ‘enough’ to violence

25 November 2020
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COVID-19: Reporting on gender-based violence during public health crises

Submitted by zerzan on

During a pandemic, lockdowns, curfews and other restrictions on movement are deemed necessary preventative health measures that can save millions of lives. For women and girls, they can also be sources of increased risk of violence and death.

This resouce is a companion to UNFPA's second edition of Reporting on Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: A Journalist's Handbook.

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Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

10 December 2019
Ms. Banda reads the inscription on her award, which comes from members of her community: “Thank you our fierce fighter, Memory." Image from video feed.
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Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

30 November 2019
Sex workers are highly vulnerable to gender-based violence, HIV, discrimination and other harms. © Tomislav Georgiev/UNFPA MK
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Statement

Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November 2019
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News

Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge

25 November 2019
Salwa's* experience shows the vulnerabilities of survivors who do not receive qualified and timely support.. © UNFPA Yemen
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Press Release

Major commitments made by governments, civil society, private sector on opening day of landmark sexual and reproductive health summit

12 November 2019
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Press Release

UNFPA and Cheer Up Luv join forces against sexual harassment on public transport in Sri Lanka

26 November 2018
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