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8 January 2020
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UNFPA Bangladesh and partners continue rallying against violence against women
  UNFPA Bangladesh and partners continue rallying against violence against women   Despite the phenomenal socio-economic progress Bangladesh has made over the years, the high prevalence of gender-... Read more
5 December 2019
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Pregnant mothers and adolescents came together to receive sexual and reproductive health services on the 1st day of Free Medical Camp at Kurigram
Pregnant mothers and adolescents came together to receive sexual and reproductive health services on the 1st day of Free Medical Camp at Kurigram
97 pregnant mothers and 172 adolescents came to receive sexual and reproductive health services on the 1st day of Free Medical Camp organized jointly by the Government, UNFPA and LAMB Hospital at... Read more
28 November 2019
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UNFPA Collaborates with the Government to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Rohingya Camps
UNFPA Collaborates with the Government to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Rohingya Camps
The essence of a woman like all people is having the courage to be her own person and create her own vision of life— regardless of what society says. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevents women and... Read more
28 November 2019
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Dissemination of a study report on “A Situation Analysis of Gender Equity in Health Systems of Bangladesh
Enhancing Monitoring and Reporting of Gender Equity Based on Global Practices
The term ‘gender equality’ is a common phenomenon in today’s day and age. It happens to be one of the top most goals to be achieved for a better, just world. ‘Gender equality’ strives for equal... Read more
28 November 2019
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ICPD+25 National Level Youth Consultation jointly organized by RHRN Bangladesh and UNFPA
Consulting with the Youth to Commit to the ICPD Mandate
The youth are the backbone of any country; they play an important role in the development of society in general. Young people constitute 30% of the total population of Bangladesh. Recognizing the... Read more
28 November 2019
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Unveiling of the National Maternity Strategy Paper 20-21 and the SOP Campaign for Maternal Health Management and the EMONC Award Giving Ceremony
Road to Ensuring Adequate Maternal Healthcare for All
"The patient’s condition was critical. She was expecting twins with an A negative blood group, which can be lethal. I am glad that both the mother and twins are safe and sound,“ said a midwife at the... Read more
25 November 2019
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Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic that thrives in times of conflict and during emergencies, once the... Read more
30 October 2019
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Stakeholder Engagement-Evaluation findings from UNFPA supported 9th Country Programme (2017-2020)
Stakeholder Engagement-Evaluation findings from UNFPA supported 9th Country Programme (2017-2020)
UNFPA Bangladesh shared the evaluation findings from 9th Country Programme (2017-2020) in a stakeholders’ meeting on 3 October. The meeting brought together the key stakeholders to the UNFPA mandate... Read more
28 October 2019
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CSO Consultation on “ICPD 25: Road to Nairobi”
CSO Consultation on “ICPD 25: Road to Nairobi”
Civil society played an instrumental role in shaping the ICPD agenda, and has been meaningfully engaged in the efforts to advance the Programme of Action (PoA), as well as in the ground level... Read more
27 October 2019
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Embodying the ICPD mandate | How Parvin Jahan became a maternal health champion
Embodying the ICPD mandate | How Parvin Jahan became a maternal health champion
Parvin Jahan’s journey in many ways exemplifies the ICPD promise. A family planning veteran of almost 40 years, Parvin has seen much change and progress in women’s healthcare in Bangladesh over the... Read more

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