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Hazal Kaya and Edis Visited Earthquake Region In Scope of 8th March International Women's Day, Met With Women and Girls

calendar_today 12 March 2024

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Hazal Kaya and Edis Visited Earthquake Region In Scope of 8th March International Women's Day, Met With Women and Girls

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA Türkiye Goodwill Ambassadors, successful artists Hazal Kaya and Edis visited the earthquake region as part of 8th March, International…

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Understanding fertility decline: Developing rights-based solutions for achieving desired fertility and a sustainable future for all

calendar_today 14 May 2025

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Understanding fertility decline: Developing rights-based solutions for achieving desired fertility and a sustainable future for all

Fertility decline is driven by complex factors, irrespective of where a country is and its demographic transition, including economic pressures, changing social norms and cultural…

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The United Nations Population Fund and Sabancı Foundation Will Provide 6 Million TRY in Grants to NGOs to Combat Child Marriage

calendar_today 06 May 2025

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The United Nations Population Fund and Sabancı Foundation Will Provide 6 Million TRY in Grants to NGOs to Combat Child Marriage

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Türkiye and the Sabancı Foundation continue their efforts in elimination of child, early and forced marriages through the “Prevention of…

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Midwives save lives in every crisis, but they do not receive the support they need

calendar_today 05 May 2025

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Midwives save lives in every crisis, but they do not receive the support they need

Midwives are in the frontlines, risking their lives to save others during humanitarian crises. However, they do not receive the recognition and support they deserve. They can…

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135,000 Children Without Legal Identity: Central Asia Unites to Close the Gap

calendar_today 17 April 2025

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135,000 Children Without Legal Identity: Central Asia Unites to Close the Gap

In Central Asia, over 135,000 children under 5 still lack a registered birth. Without legal identity, they have difficulty in accessing education, healthcare, and protection. Co…

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Globally, maternal mortality falls, but progress remains uneven

calendar_today 04 April 2025

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Globally, maternal mortality falls, but progress remains uneven

Global maternal mortality rates saw a significant 40% decline from 2000 to 2023, falling from 328 to 197 deaths per 100,000 live births, yet the progress remains uneven, according…

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Strong collaboration of UNFPA and Turkish Government on demographic resilience in Türkiye

calendar_today 18 March 2025

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Strong collaboration of UNFPA and Turkish Government on demographic resilience in Türkiye

After months of extensive consultations with 61 governmental divisions, including line ministries, 63 civil society organizations and universities, and 16 private sector entities,…

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#ActNow for All Women and Girls

calendar_today 07 March 2025

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#ActNow for All Women and Girls

On this International Women's Day, UNFPA Türkiye highlights the urgent need to address the challenges facing women in Türkiye, including issues in health, safety, empowerment, and…

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Government of Japan and UNFPA joined forces to support vulnerable women and girls in the earthquake region of Türkiye

calendar_today 28 February 2025

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Government of Japan and UNFPA joined forces to support vulnerable women and girls in the earthquake region of Türkiye

UNFPA will continue supporting the most vulnerable women and girls in health and protection in Adıyaman and Hatay with the partnership of the Association for Social Development…

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More than half of UNFPA support for women and girls in Türkiye wiped out by the suspension of US funding

calendar_today 13 February 2025

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More than half of UNFPA support for women and girls in Türkiye wiped out by the suspension of US funding

Saime, 42, has faced many struggles in her life, including a bout of polio as a child that left her unable to walk without crutches. When the devastating earthquakes hit southern…

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