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18 June 2020
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A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
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11 June 2020
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UNFPA Arab States to hold media symposium on gender-based violence during pandemics
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations Population Fund will explore with journalists and experts the impact of…
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29 May 2020
Press Release
UN in Lebanon scales up efforts to respond to key gender issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak
In Lebanon, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the country at a time of instability. In this context, its secondary effects on domestic violence, the gender gap in employment and on…
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28 May 2020
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Nine things you need to know about periods and the pandemic
Menstruation is misunderstood and stigmatized around the world, a fact likely to worsen under the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are nine things you need to know about periods and the…
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07 May 2020
Press Release
UN and partners in Lebanon launch an Emergency Appeal requesting for US$350 million to respond to the immediate impact of COVID-19
Today, following consultations with the government and international partners, the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim and humanitarian partners are launching the…
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05 May 2020
Statement
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2020.
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28 April 2020
News
Millions more cases of violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation, unintended pregnancies expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic
A clear view of the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is only beginning to take shape, but experts estimate the human cost could be extraordinary.
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14 April 2020
Statement
Open letter from the regional directors of UNDP, UNWOMEN, UNPFA and ESCWA in the Arab states to governments in the region
As Directors of the four United Nations Agencies who have been working together to highlight the importance of Gender Justice and Equality before the law as a clear path towards…
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09 April 2020
Press Release
United Nations response to COVID-19 outbreak in Lebanon
United Nations agencies in Lebanon are fully engaged in assisting Lebanon in responding to the unfolding health crisis. Joining hands with local partners, including governmental…
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