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30 June 2020
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UNFPA Population Report highlights the need for urgent accelerated action to stop child marriage and son preference
Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and communities,…
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28 June 2020
Press Release
Population Expert Group discusses the impact of COVID-19 on maternal health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive health services in Bangladesh, including those related maternal and child health…
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16 June 2020
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Australia & UNFPA support COVID-19 response in Bangladesh
The Australian Government and UNFPA are supporting the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening the provision of life-saving services for women and girls.
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09 June 2020
News
High-level web-consultation on concerted efforts towards addressing gender-based violence and child marriage amidst COVID19
As governments around the world are encouraging their citizens to stay home to halt the spread of COVID19, it is crucial for us to remember that for some, home may not be a safe…
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07 June 2020
News
First-ever virtual training for healthcare professionals on providing life-saving sexual & reproductive health services during COVID-19 crisis
To ensure that women and girls continue to receive life-saving sexual and reproductive health services during the COVID-19 crisis, UNFPA Bangladesh is conducting its first-ever…
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24 May 2020
News
Shima’s story of fighting fistula
My name is Shima. I am 31 and I live in a very small village in Chatkhil Upazila in Noakhali District. After a very difficult delivery, I gave birth to my baby girl. But I…
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05 May 2020
Press Release
Sweden & UNFPA strengthen COVID-19 prevention and response in Bangladesh
Today, on the International Day of the Midwife, Sweden committed to further enhance its support to UNFPA through an additional grant of Swedish Krona 5 million primarily…
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05 May 2020
News
Midwives continue to save lives braving COVID-19
Opinion-editorial by UNFPA Representative in Bangladesh, Dr. Asa Torkelsson, marking International Day of the Midwife on 5 May 2020
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05 March 2020
Statement
UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy
UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, is closely monitoring and working with partners, governments and UN agencies to address the outbreak of the new coronavirus…
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