Friends of UNFPA

@FriendsofUNFPA

UNFPA promotes the health and dignity of women. Friends of UNFPA advances this global effort by mobilizing funds and action for UNFPA’s lifesaving work.

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  1. 14 hours ago

    “It was seen as shameful to talk about these taboo things”–Zarifa, 18, Tbilsi. Sexual health is rarely discussed in rural Georgia. is fighting to create educational programs so young people get the information they need.

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  2. 20 hours ago

    In Jordan, has partnered with local campaigns to fight child marriage. The project includes educational programs which show the dangers of child marriage and the benefits of girls completing their education.

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  3. Jun 21

    60% of parents in Sri Lanka do not allow their daughters to go to school during their period. This year, Sri Lanka celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene day to help break the stigma surrounding periods. Read more:

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  4. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    Access to voluntary family planning services is probably the most effective intervention in preventing maternal and child deaths. - // We agree! Thank you Sen. Murkoswki for speaking up on behalf of women.

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  5. Jun 20

    There are over 10,000 people living in the Domiz 2 camp, including nearly 8,700 Syrian refugees. To meet their needs, UNFPA is supporting the women’s center, as well as a maternity unit, a reproductive health clinic and a youth center.

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  6. Jun 20

    In more than 155 countries, provides critical sexual and services, like voluntary , safe and repair. We must to preserve global health progress.

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  7. Jun 20

    On you can help support refugees and Goodwill Ambassador will match your gift:

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    From the refugee camps of southern , 's Executive Director sees the strength, courage and resilience of Rohingya women and girls up close. Today, and every single day, we stand | | |
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    Jun 20

    The is one of biggest crisis, millions displaced both inside & outside the country. Our partners daily reach thousands of & girls with critical supplies incl. to improve their & facilitate access to services

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    Jun 19

    “The report we are launching today shows how young people are stepping up to amplify humanitarian effectiveness, serve affected populations and rekindle hope in places where it has been overwhelmed.” — :

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  10. Jun 20

    Thank you for standing up for women and girls around the world and supporting ! 👏👏👏👏👏

    I find it hard to believe we’re still arguing over importance of intl. family planning & reproductive health programs. Studies show access 2 modern contraceptives not only prevents unwanted pregnancies, abortions, & maternal deaths, it’s also key to gender equality & econ growth
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    Jun 20

    The is one of biggest crisis, millions displaced inside & outside the country. At we believe that every Syrian woman & girl has right to sexual & (SRH) & protection from gender based violence (). Pic from camp

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    Jun 18

    This is alarming‼️⛔️Almost 90% of women in who experience sexual violence don’t report it, which leaves them without access to justice See how plans to use this new data to against women:

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    Jun 19

    The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and call for an immediate end to sexual violence during and in the wake of conflict. Full statement here:

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    Jun 19

    When a woman can plan her family, she can plan her life. She can pursue more education, seek and keep better jobs, and contribute more to her family, her nation and the world. RT if you agree!

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  15. Jun 19

    Thank you for standing up for and women around the world. We will not go back.

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  16. Jun 19

    Thank you for supporting UNFPA - the first, and sometimes the only - help for women in the world’s most dire humanitarian crises like Yemen and Syria.

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  17. Jun 19

    Thank you for standing up for and women around the world. We will not go back.

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  18. Jun 19

    Thank you for doing what's right. believes that every girl and woman - especially those in humanitarian settings - deserves safe, dignified care.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Read the 's Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict:

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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    More than 600 million young people (aged 10 - 24) today live in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Check out the first report to see how some of these young people are engaging with each other and serving populations in need:

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