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08 April 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023
Every two minutes, a woman dies giving birth. As the clock counts down another year, 287,000 more women will meet the same tragic fate. Most of these deaths are preventable. They…
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27 March 2023
News
UNFPA pilots introduction of PrEP among key populations in Timor-Leste
For the first time in Timor-Leste, UNFPA, together with the Ministry of Health and Associação Comunidade Progresso (KP), is piloting introduction of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP…
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13 March 2023
News
Over 6,000 mothers at risk of dying during childbirth to benefit from newly launched emergency and newborn care facility in Timor-Leste
More than 6,000 mothers at risk of dying during childbirth to benefit from newly launched Basic Emergency and Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) center in Atauro municipality…
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10 March 2023
News
Government and development partners advocate for removal of technological barriers facing women and girls in Timor-Leste
As part of International Women’s Day (IWD 2023) commemoration in Timor-Leste, marked globally on March 8, UNFPA and UN Women organized Women Forum “Leveraging Technology for…
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08 March 2023
News
Statement on IWD 2023: UNFPA Regional Director - Asia-Pacific
This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are…
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06 March 2023
Press Release
EU-UN Spotlight Initiative in Timor-Leste launches Safe Space to support survivors of gender-based violence
The Community Health Centre in Ermera municipality will host a Safe Space facility to offer a comprehensive range of services and provide first-line support to GBV survivors. …
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23 December 2022
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UNFPA digital solutions strengthen health systems and upscale health services in Timor-Leste
Despite internet and connectivity challenges, the mSupply, an electronic logistics management information system, has helped Timor-Leste Medical and Pharmaceutical Supply Agency …
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02 December 2022
News
Timor-Leste president and Nobel Laureate Jośe Ramos-Horta launch emergency obstetric centre to give hope to mothers
The President of Timor-Leste, H.E. Jośe Ramos Horta launched a newly refurbished Prince Albert II Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) centre in Same, Manufahi…
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01 December 2022
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Aids Day 2022
Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle discriminatory barriers to rights…
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