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Gender equality is the key to a better future for all, world leaders and youth activists agree at Paris Forum

30 June 2021
“It is now time to deliver,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the opening ceremony of the Generation Equality Forum. © Service photo du Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères
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Intergenerational Action for Bodily Autonomy: Accelerating Sustainable Development Goal 3

08 July - 08 July 2021

Youtube Live

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Opening statement
Closing statement
Keynote statement

High-Level Meeting on AIDS

08 June - 10 June 2021

Global

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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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Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations

24 October - 24 October 2020

New York

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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020
A young woman advocates to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices in Somalia. © UNFPA Somalia
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Progress towards gender equality at risk, say leaders at 25th anniversary of Beijing women’s conference

02 October 2020
The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
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