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We are profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Nafis Sadik, Former

Executive Director. We extend sincere condolences to Dr. Sadik’s family, the people of Pakistan and all who are mourning her loss. See

@Atayeshe

’s statement: unf.pa/nsd

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🧕👏🕊️🙏 PHOTO STORY: #Humanitarians, more than ever Profiles from the #frontlines of overlapping complex #emergencies 🌏asiapacific.unfpa.org/en/humanitaria #WHD2022 #Humanitarians #ItTakesaVillage #WorldHumanitarianDay

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PHOTO STORY: #Humanitarians, more than ever

Profiles from the #frontlines of overlapping complex #emergencies

🌏https://asiapacific.unfpa.org/en/humanitarians-more-than-ever

#WHD2022 #Humanitarians #ItTakesaVillage #WorldHumanitarianDay @OCHAAsiaPac

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Everyone has a role to play in supporting pregnant women and new mothers. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, join

@UNFPA

to take action to help women and girls in crisis settings: unf.pa/hum #ItTakesAVillage

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The flash floods in #Yemen are now estimated to have impacted over 200k people. 44K have already received rapid response kits with food and basic hygiene items including sanitary pads. Learn more about

@UNFPA

's response to the crisis in Yemen unf.pa/ywc

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@UNFPAYemen

· Aug 4

Recent #floooding in #Yemen has affected over 86,000 people, many who are already displaced due to conflict. The UNFPA-led Rapid Response Mechanism is providing emergency relief & referral to health & protection services in partnership with @UNICEF_Yemen and @WFPYemen

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Engaging men and boys is crucial in achieving gender equality and supporting #SRHR. With

@UNFPA

, Canada continues to support efforts to reach gender equality, including community dialogues with Indonesian youths committed to ending gender-based violence.

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📚 Education has no age limit! Elena (74) is learning how to use the Internet, and her teacher is her former student Catalina (20). See how

@UNFPA

is bridging digital and generational divides among young and old people in #Moldova: unf.pa/bda #AWorldForAllAges

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Bridging digital and generational divides in Moldova

CUIZĂUCA, Moldova – Last year, retired teacher Elena Gobjila returned to the classroom. But this time, she was the student. Under the patient tutelage of Catalina Neghina, her own former student, the...

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#Haiti: Women and girls, particularly survivors of sexual violence and an estimated 85,000 pregnant women, are in need of urgent #healthcare and support amid gruelling violence and economic collapse.

@UNFPA

go.reliefweb.int/3QCLPz1 📸 UNFPA

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@UNFPA

Aug 17

#JobAlert: We are looking for a Social Media Intern to support our team with the management of

@UNFPA

's global social media channels. Spread the word and apply here before 29 August: unf.pa/smi #UNJobs

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#DidYouKnow: Globally, nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended? That's a startling 121 million each year. This is an unseen crisis unfolding right before our eyes. Start #SeeingTheUnseen today and join

@UNFPA

in taking action: unf.pa/stu

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⚠️ Pregnancy and childbirth don’t stop for wars, floods and earthquakes. Ahead of #WorldHumanitarianDay, see how

@UNFPA

is ensuring that pregnant women and new mothers receive life-saving care under the most challenging conditions: unf.pa/hum #ItTakesAVillage

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The #Youth Centres Network in #Moldova, set up by

@UNFPA

@SwissDevCoop

@MinEduRM

is a vibrant community of active & civically engaged young people & a driving force for positive change. 🟠See them in action at the #InternationalYouthDay, fully engaged in connecting generations!

Young volunteers from the Youth Centers network provide interactive activities at the International Youth Day 2022 to engage locals & guests for a quiz & to build a giant Jenga.

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“They took me away, raped me and left me in the bush,” says Mahlet (17). In northern #Ethiopia, where conflict is fuelling sexual violence,

@UNFPA

is providing a safe haven for healing. See how we’re taking action: unf.pa/cfs #ENDviolence

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Conflict fuelling sexual violence in northern Ethiopia

MEKELLE, Tigray – “We tried to flee on the back of a truck, but they caught us. They took me away, raped me and left me in the bush.” Mahlet* was just 17 when she fled her home in November 2021 to...

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

@DrTedros

Aug 16

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, especially to UNFPA family, of Dr. Nafis Sadik. She was an inspirational leader and champion for women's health and rights. We must live up to her legacy.

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Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/

@Atayeshe

· Aug 15

We at @UNFPA join women of the world in mourning the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik. It was an honour to follow in her footsteps. My statement: unf.pa/drns

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Deeply saddened on the passing away of Dr Nafis Sadiq, an accomplished Pakistani and a leading international voice for human rights especially women and children causes. May her soul rest In peace.

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Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga

@RebeccaKadagaUG

Aug 16

Sincere condolences on the passing of a longtime Women's rights activist ,Dr Nafis Sadik

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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, especially to UNFPA family, of Dr. Nafis Sadik. She was an inspirational leader and champion for women's health and rights. We must live up to her legacy. twitter.com/atayeshe/statu

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Making sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR) a reality for all was the lifelong goal of late

@UNFPA

' chief Nafis Sadik, who died on Monday.

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UN HIV/AIDS advocate and ‘proud champion’ of women dies at 92

Nafis Sadik, who died on Monday at the age 92 was the first woman to ever head one of the UN’s major voluntarily funded programmes and leaves a rich legacy of contributions to women’s health

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@UNFPA

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By ✈ By 🚚 By 🚢 By 🐴 Ahead of #WorldHumanitarianDay, see how

@UNFPA

and its partners are delivering essential supplies, including sanitary pads, where and when they are needed: unf.pa/hum #ItTakesAVillage

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When a crisis hits, affected people need to be transported out of harm's way, and life-saving supplies need to be delivered. Drivers, pilots and boat operators get the job done as quickly and safely as possible. #ItTakesAVillage #WorldHumanitarianDay

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@UNFPA

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Making sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR) a reality for all. That was Dr. Nafis Sadik’s lifelong goal. As former

@UNFPA

Executive Director, she transformed the lives of millions of women and girls worldwide. This is our tribute to her 🧡 #StandUp4HumanRights

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@usembislamabad

Aug 16

The U.S. Mission in Pakistan sends our deepest condolences to Dr. Sadik's family and the people of Pakistan. As the first Pakistani to head UNFPA, she is a role model to women’s rights advocates & leaders and will be remembered for her contributions to maternal & child health.

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We are profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Nafis Sadik, Former @UNFPA Executive Director. We extend sincere condolences to Dr. Sadik’s family, the people of Pakistan and all who are mourning her loss. See @Atayeshe’s statement: unf.pa/nsd

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Dr. Nafis Sadik, a legendary female pioneer in the United Nations system who led the

@UNFPA

Population Fund and was a forceful advocate for reproductive health around the world, has died at 92. RIP, Dr. Sadik, and thanks for saving the lives of so many women and men worldwide.

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We, at UNFPA Pakistan, are deeply saddened over the loss of a torchbearer, Dr. Nafis Sadik.

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Deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Nafis Sadik’s passing, one of the

@unfoundation

’s earliest and longest-serving Board members, former Executive Director of

@UNFPA

, and life-long advocate for girls and women everywhere. Our full statement: bit.ly/3SSJGAL

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is saddened to learn of passing of former

@UNFPA

head Nafis Sadik: un.org/sg/en/content/

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Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/

@Atayeshe

Aug 15

We at

@UNFPA

join women of the world in mourning the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik. It was an honour to follow in her footsteps. My statement: unf.pa/drns

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🚨 Every 2 hours, a woman dies from preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications in #Afghanistan. One year since the Taliban took power,

@UNFPA

has reached over 4.3 million people with life-saving care: unf.pa/acw #StayAndDeliver

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Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/

@Atayeshe

Aug 15

We must not forget the women and girls of #Afghanistan. One year since the Taliban took power, Afghan women and girls have seen the continuous erosion of their rights. See my statement on this escalating crisis: unf.pa/afgec

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@UNFPA

Aug 13

We all have a responsibility to disrupt online abuse against women and girls. Take action to #ENDviolence online and join

@UNFPA

to claim your #bodyright: unf.pa/bodyright 🎨:

@DevonBlow

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“Let’s build a world where people of every age have rights, choices and opportunities to fulfill their potential and promise.” —

@Atayeshe

📽️ See

@UNFPA

Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s #YouthDay message ⤵️ #AWorldForAllAges

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@UNFPA

Aug 12

Have you ever considered spending your free time helping older people? That’s what Nelea does and she loves it! She’s a high school student volunteering with

@UNFPA

to foster intergenerational relationships in #Moldova: unf.pa/mto #YouthDay

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@UNFPA

Aug 12

⚠️ Climate 🌽 Hunger 🆘 Conflict 💉 Health EVERY generation has a key role to play in addressing global challenges. This #YouthDay, join

@UNFPA

to stand up for intergenerational solidarity and #AWorldForAllAges: unf.pa/iyd22

Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ and 9 others

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@UNFPA

Aug 12

Over the last year, newborn deaths and miscarriages have nearly doubled in Badakhshan, a province of #Afghanistan. See how the shortage of food, supplies and doctors is affecting pregnant women and babies in the region: unf.pa/tnf via

@BBCNewsAsia

bbc.com

The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan

The BBC visits a ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief.

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Global Citizen Impact

@GlblCtznImpact

Aug 11

Access to reproductive services gets us one step closer to ending extreme poverty.

@GlblCtzn

is proud to support

@UNFPA

as they work to empower women and girls NOW. Programs like

@UNFPA_Supplies

require our support. #GlobalCitizenFestival

@Atayeshe

globalcitizen.org

Global Citizen Festival 2022

The Global Citizen Festival is a movement of people all around the world taking action NOW — for girls, for the planet, and to end poverty.

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@UNFPA

Aug 11

Women and girls have the right to feel safe. And all generations have the responsibility to make this a reality. This #YouthDay, RT if you agree that solidarity across generations is key for a more equitable world. #AWorldForAllAges

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More than 400 girls and boys impacted by the #UkraineWar have taken part in our "Energy of your future" youth camps!

@UNFPA

, supported by the

@EUDelegationUA

within #UNRPP, helps teenagers cope with the traumatic events of the war, feel safer and develop new skills and habits.

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@UNFPA

Aug 11

📣 #JobAlert: We are looking for a Campaigns Project Manager to help plan and oversee

@UNFPA

’s global creative campaigns. Spread the word and apply here before 22 August: unf.pa/cpr #UNJobs

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Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/

@Atayeshe

Aug 10

I enjoyed the many productive conversations @ the #WadadliActionPlatform on the empowerment of women & youth & the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Small Island Developing States #SIDS. Thank you, Antigua & Barbuda 🇦🇬&

@AOSISChair

for organizing this important meeting.

Photo showing conversations at the Wadadli Action Platform

Photo showing a panel at the Wadadli Action Platform

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@UNFPA

Aug 10

“The week before my delivery, we heard many stories of doctors not being able to go to work.” Ruchika is one of the 145,000 women who will give birth in the next 6 months in #SriLanka. See how

@UNFPA

is ensuring #SafeBirth amidst the #EconomicCrisisLK ⤵️

unfpa.org

Sri Lanka’s once robust health system nears collapse amid crisis – and pregnant women pay the price

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – When Ruchika found out she was pregnant with her second child, in October of 2021, she could not have imagined that she would find herself, hours before delivering her baby, in a...

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@UNFPA

Aug 10

Could you think of a better way to share your love with your daughter-in-law? Yan's words are another example of women supporting women 🧡 Ahead of #YouthDay, join

@UNFPA

to celebrate #solidarity across generations: unf.pa/icw

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