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5 March 2021

International Women’s Day 2021

Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Women’s Day 8 March 2021 All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They are presidents of countries and

3 March 2021

Nurturing women leaders through training

A crowded health facility is a common sight in Timor-Leste where on average one health worker serves 1000 Timorese – well below World Health Organization’s recommended lower threshold of 2.3 for every 1000 population. However, for Dr Lucia Barreto, a 34-year-old medical doctor, she is undeterred by the overwelming pressure