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21 September 2021
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The UN, Government sign a new Joint Programme on empowering and engaging youth in mitigating the threats of the health pandemic
The United Nations and the Government of Turkmenistan signed and launched a new Joint Programme “Empowering and Engaging the youth to mitigate the multi-dimensional threats of the…
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14 September 2021
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Promoting human rights and gender equality programmes
UNFPA signed a cooperation agreement with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan to promote a human rights-based, gender sensitive and inclusive engagement of the police with the…
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06 August 2021
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New specialized social services to prevent unintended pregnancy and domestic violence piloted in Turkmenistan
Two new community-based specialized social services will be piloted in Ashgabat and Turkmenabat cities on social support for prevention of unintended pregnancy and prevention of…
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09 July 2021
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Expanding choices for women and girls will save $87mln for Turkmenistan, UNFPA study finds
The Government of Turkmenistan, with UNFPA support, conducted an Investment Case to determine the cost of ending the unmet need for family planning by 2030. The study launched on…
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09 July 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the World Population Day: For some, it has led some to postponing childbearing. For others, disruptions in health…
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08 July 2021
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Accelerating progress towards the SDGs through advancing gender equality
Countrywide round-tables launched to monitor the implementation of the National Action Plan on Gender Equality (NAPGE) in Turkmenistan for 2021-2025
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23 April 2021
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Turkmenistan reinforced commitments to accelerate progress for women and girls at the CPD54
The linkages between the COVID-19 and gender inequality, food insecurity and obstacles in access to healthcare and reproductive rights were discussed at the Economic and Social…
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14 April 2021
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Nearly half of all women worldwide are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report "My Body is My Own"
Nearly half of women in 57 countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek health care, according to UNFPA's 2021…
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17 March 2021
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Strategic directions of the National Action Plan on Gender Equality for 2021-2025 presented
The official presentation of the National Action Plan on Gender Equality in Turkmenistan for 2021-2025 was held today in an online presentation organized by the Government and the…
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