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Pandemic, stigma threaten to leave persons with disabilities behind, consultations show

03 December 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased obstacles for persons with disabilities. Pictured is an inclusive race in Egypt. © UNFPA
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Ninety per cent of Sri Lankan women endure sexual harassment on public transport, UNFPA study shows

08 March 2017
Sexual harassment is rampant on Sri Lanka's public transport system, with far-reaching effects on their jobs, educations and lives. © UNFPA Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka Humanitarian Emergency

Sri Lanka is prone to natural disasters, most notably cyclones that can cause flooding and landslides. In such emergency situations, UNFPA supports the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure that the affected populations are aware of and have access to sexual and reproductive health services and that women and adolescents are able to maintain their dignity and safety from gender-based violence.

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  • -Targets and UNFPA's populations of concern, including women of reproductive age and pregnant women, are estimated using the MISP calculator.
  • -Funding estimates are based on country planning processes, including inter-agency humanitarian response plans and regional refugee and resilience plans.

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