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30 March 2023
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On a remote island in Bhasan Char, UNFPA is meeting the critical Sexual and Reproductive Health and Protection needs of refugees

On a remote island in Bhasan Char - the essential Sexual and Reproductive Health and Protection needs of refugees are being met

UNFPA's efforts have played a crucial role in making Sexual and Reproductive health services available to women and girls in Bhasan Char, while... Read more

25 March 2023
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Shekhar Chandra Pal, a pharmacist from Dashani in Bagerhat district, South Bengal, is making a significant impact in his communi

Pharmacists' Unique Initiative in South Bengal : Advocating for Sexual and Reproductive Health

Shekhar Chandra Pal, a pharmacist from Dashani in Bagerhat district, South Bengal, is making a significant impact in his community by advocating for... Read more

23 March 2023
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The dream of becoming a midwife

Tithi Dakua : A midwife saving Lives and Bringing Hope to the Rohingya Refugees

Tithi Dakua's dream of becoming a midwife has become a reality, and she is now making an impact in the Rohingya Emergency Response project,... Read more

8 March 2023
Press Release
Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women... Read more

1 March 2023
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UNFPA applauds its midwives, who work tirelessly to serve pregnant women.

Midwives fostering safer deliveries in Bangladesh's remotest areas

Bangladesh's northeastern districts of Sunamganj, Sylhet, and Netrokona are routinely hit by flash floods that worsen the socioeconomic... Read more

16 February 2023
Press Release
Launch of the Family Planning Strategy for Rohingya Refugees: Ministry of Health, UNFPA and its partners increase efforts to pro

Launch of the Family Planning Strategy for Rohingya Refugees: Our increasing efforts to provide voluntary family planning services to Rohingya women and girls

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 16 February, 2023: Today, the Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare... Read more

16 February 2023
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রোহিঙ্গা শরনার্থীদের জন্য পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কৌশলপত্র উদ্বোধনঃ  রোহিঙ্গা নারী ও মেয়েদের জন্য স্বেচ্ছাসেবামূলক পরিবার পরিকল্পনা সে
17 December 2022
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Resilience and Empowerment in Times of Crisis: How Dignity Kits are Making a Difference for Transgender People in Bangladesh

Resilience and Empowerment in Times of Crisis: How Dignity Kits are Making a Difference for Transgender People

Ananya's life was never as easy, and things only got worse during a crisis. She knows firsthand how challenging it can be to be a transgender... Read more

12 December 2022
Press Release
Launch of  3Zeroes.ActionNetwork For an Integrated Big-Push on Population Goals

Launch of 3Zeroes.ActionNetwork For an Integrated Big-Push on Population Goals

Launch of 3Zeroes.ActionNetwork For an Integrated Big-Push on Population Goals

10 December 2022
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Midwife Minoti Marmu : An inspiration to the Santal community

Midwife Minoti Marmu : An inspiration to the Santal community

Minoti Marmu (25) is a midwife belonging to the Santal (indigenous) community from a marginalized district in Bangladesh. Her community didn’t think... Read more

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