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Entrepreneurship flourishes among Filipino populations at risk for HIV

28 June 2021
A programme for populations vulnerable to HIV helps individuals start small businesses, like a food stand, at a time when many have trouble finding employment during COVID-19. © UNFPA Philippines/Merceditas Apilado | Photo for representational purposes only
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What we learn by listening to girls

09 October 2020
Yanal raises her voice on behalf of girls vulnerable to child marriage. © UNFPA
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As pandemic rages, women and girls face intensified risks

19 March 2020
Women face increased risk of violence, loss of livelihoods and other threats under the pandemic. © Unsplash/Tam Wai
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Ensuring safe deliveries in a humanitarian crisis in Maguindanao

29 August 2019
Dr. Samama speaks to Ms. Tugay at a local clinic in conflict-affected Maguindanao, Philippines. © UNFPA Philippines/Kim Ian Tiu
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All-women team provides life-saving humanitarian support in Marawi

16 August 2019
Police Officer Chrestine Espinorio, Dr. Nadhira Abdulcarim and social worker Umme Limbona work together to support survivors of violence at a hospital-based crisis centre. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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Barcode technology transforms access to family planning in the Philippines

03 June 2019
Ms. Bedla and midwife Ms. Ruanto at the San Roque health centre. © UNFPA Philippines/Reginald Sarmenta
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Reaching pregnant women at risk from conflict in Maguindanao, Philippines

06 May 2019
Eight months pregnant and mother of six, Nadia Muson and her family were within earshot of the armed conflict in their municipality of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao. © UNFPA Philippines/ Rochelle Yu
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Reaching pregnant women cut off from care in the aftermath of Typhoon Ompong

02 October 2018
Ginalyn Franco was nine months pregnant when the typhoon made landfall, forcing her to trek through treacherous conditions before reaching an evacuation centre. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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Companies reach more than 1 million with family planning information in Philippines

18 July 2018
Phoebe Tamondong, 25, learned about family planning through a UNFPA-supported programme at her company. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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End to conflict spells no relief for women and girls in the Philippines

04 September 2018
Women in conflict settings face increased risks to their health and well-being. Their vulnerability is even higher if they are pregnant. After giving birth, Aslima, 35, seeks treatment for anaemia at a UNFPA-supported medical mission in Marawi. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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