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25 February 2020
Press Release
Birth defects and disabilities must be addressed from the lens of human rights and inclusion.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka hosts a panel discussion with national experts at the 9th International Conference on Birth Defects and Disabilities in the…
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31 January 2020
News
Improved Access to Services on Gender-Based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women and Young people in Sri Lanka
Improved Access to Services on Gender-Based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women and Young people in Sri Lanka
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18 December 2019
Press Release
Paving the way towards a safer Sri Lanka for women and girls
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (18 December 2019): Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. The costs of violence are extremely high…
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25 November 2019
Press Release
United towards violence-free spaces for women and girls in Sri Lanka
More than one-third of women have faced gender-based violence at some point of their life, which makes this one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. Yet, it…
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14 November 2019
Statement
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25: Sri Lanka's Commitment
The year 2019 marks 25 years since the landmark International Conference on Population and Development held in Cairo in 1994. The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 held from 12-14 November…
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02 October 2019
Press Release
WFP & UNFPA hand over equipment to Maternal Child Health Clinic in Thanamalwila
The Country Representative of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Brenda Barton, and the Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka,…
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21 September 2019
Press Release
Sexual and reproductive health and rights is the foundation for sustainable development.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka hosts a panel discussion with international and national experts at the 1st South East Asia Regional Meeting of the…
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20 September 2019
Press Release
Overcoming shame in teaching sexuality education is imperative
UNFPA hosted a Generation-to-Generation dialogue on the topic of 'Delivering Comprehensive Sexuality Education - Who's Role Is It?’ in partnership with the Ministry of Education…
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17 September 2019
Press Release
How can youth prevent violent extremism in Sri Lanka?
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka marks International Day of Peace with the launch of the key findings of a study on ‘The Potential Role of Young Leaders and…
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