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Inequalities in Reproductive Health and Rights are also common in Indonesia, but there is hope
Malang, 17 October 2017 Significant inequalities in reproductive health and family planning exist in Indonesia. While the gaps have been narrowing since 2012, educated women, those from higher... Read more
The State of World Population 2017: Unchecked inequality and failure to protect the rights of poorest women could undermine peace and world’s development goals, new UNFPA report warns
• Only about half of the world’s women hold paid jobs • Globally, women earn 77 per cent of what men get • Three in five women worldwide lack maternity leave, many pay “motherhood penalty” UNITED... Read more
Managing Humanitarian Logistics is a Complex Issue
The accurate management of logistics and evacuation of affected groups in humanitarian settings is critical to avoid life threatening situations. This was one of the important principles discussed... Read more
Empower girls before, during and after crises
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child 11 October 2017 Girls today enjoy better life prospects than previous generations in many ways.... Read more
Health Plays an Important Role in the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Health is critical in the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Provision of quality health services is not only critical for the achievement of Goal No. 3 (Good Health) but also... Read more
Youth unemployment and gender inequality can impact on Indonesia’s ability to fully harness the demographic bonus
On 29-31 August 2017, UNFPA participated in an international conference at the University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta on “Demographic Dividend and Youth: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Agenda... Read more
Rights-based Family Planning is at the heart of population building for long-term economic growth and sustainable development
JAKARTA, Indonesia; 31 July 2017: At the World Population Day 2017 commemoration, speakers stressed that rights-based FP is needed for population development that enhance the wellbeing of families... Read more
Ensuring availability of quality data to boost youth role in development
JAKARTA, Indonesia-20 July 2017: ASEAN countries have relatively large young people population. Equipping the age group with good education,... Read more
Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations
Women from Sabang to Merauke are able to access contraceptives more easily these days, compared to women in the seventies when Indonesia started... Read more
UNFPA mourns passing of Executive Director
With profound sadness, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, announces that its Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, passed away... Read more