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UK Government, UNFPA MARCH with Midwives to Reduce  Maternal Deaths in Indonesia

calendar_today 12 March 2025

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UK Government, UNFPA MARCH with Midwives to Reduce Maternal Deaths in Indonesia

The UK Government and UNFPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and midwifery stakeholders, launched the Midwifery Capacity Advancement for Equitable Sexual and…

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UK Government, UNFPA Support Indonesian Government to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Practice in Indonesia

calendar_today 24 February 2025

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UK Government, UNFPA Support Indonesian Government to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Practice in Indonesia

To commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), the British Embassy Jakarta and UNFPA recently held a national stakeholder…

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Promoting Reproductive Health Helps Increase Productivity of Factory Workers

calendar_today 30 January 2025

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Promoting Reproductive Health Helps Increase Productivity of Factory Workers

After participating in the Women’s Health and Well-Being (WEALTH) programme in September 2021 held jointly by the H&M group, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Indonesian…

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Factory Worker Finds Passion as a Peer Health Promoter

calendar_today 07 January 2025

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Factory Worker Finds Passion as a Peer Health Promoter

Through the WEALTH programme, not only did Syfa get to improve her gender and reproductive health knowledge, she also had the opportunity to share her newfound expertise with her…

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20 Years After: Women’s Resilience in the Face of Tsunami in Aceh

calendar_today 26 December 2024

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20 Years After: Women’s Resilience in the Face of Tsunami in Aceh

Two decades ago, the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that struck Aceh claimed over 167,000 lives (out of 230,000 in 14 countries) and left half a million people displaced in the…

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UNiTE: A Collaborative Effort to Reveal the Reality of Violence Against Women in Indonesia

calendar_today 04 December 2024

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UNiTE: A Collaborative Effort to Reveal the Reality of Violence Against Women in Indonesia

The annual observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (16 Activism), from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to…

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WHO, UNFPA Commend Indonesia’s Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer, Urge Streamlined Vaccine Strategy and Enhanced Screening

calendar_today 15 November 2024

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WHO, UNFPA Commend Indonesia’s Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer, Urge Streamlined Vaccine Strategy and Enhanced Screening

Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In 2022 an estimated 660 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide. About 350 000 women died…

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Tata’s Mission to Break the Silence on Reproductive Health in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

calendar_today 17 October 2024

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Tata’s Mission to Break the Silence on Reproductive Health in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

In a region where open conversations about sexual and reproductive health remain a taboo, a small yet impactful initiative has been breaking new ground. Mariana Yunita Hendriyani…

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A Silver Lining: Ageing with Dignity in Asia-Pacific

calendar_today 05 October 2024

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A Silver Lining: Ageing with Dignity in Asia-Pacific

Concerns about financial security, declining health, and a loss of independence often lead to a fear of becoming marginalized or a burden to others. In the Asia-Pacific region,…

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