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[Interview] Dr. Asa Torkelsson, Chief of the UNFPA Seoul, with Women News in Korea

calendar_today 28 August 2024

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[Interview] Dr. Asa Torkelsson, Chief of the UNFPA Seoul, with Women News in Korea

In August, Dr. Asa Torkelsson, UNFPA Chief of the Seoul Representative Office, had an interview with Women News in South Korea. In the interview, Dr. Asa Torkelsson discussed…

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When Men and Women are Treated Equally, Families and Society will Progress

calendar_today 10 August 2024

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When Men and Women are Treated Equally, Families and Society will Progress

Maulana Fazlur Rahman is a 29-year-old father residing in Block D of Camp 19. Originally from Mandu in the Rakhine State of Myanmar, he was forced to flee when Myanmar soldiers…

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“My Students Openly Talk about Menstruation”

calendar_today 09 August 2024

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“My Students Openly Talk about Menstruation”

Abu Taleb Khan has dedicated 30 years of his career to teaching at Moheskhali Model High School in Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh. When the project initially proposed sessions…

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Disability is Not a Barrier: With Love and Help, I Could Win

calendar_today 08 August 2024

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Disability is Not a Barrier: With Love and Help, I Could Win

Sneha Das, an eighth-grade student at Gorakgata High School, faced challenges in both verbal expression and mobility.

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Empowering Women & Girls through Sustainable Menstrual Health Management Initiative

calendar_today 07 August 2024

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Empowering Women & Girls through Sustainable Menstrual Health Management Initiative

In Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, a remarkable initiative is transforming the lives of adolescent girls and women. Menstrual health and hygiene management, often overlooked in refugee…

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UNFPA Hosts 2024 State of World Population Report Launch

calendar_today 28 June 2024

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UNFPA Hosts 2024 State of World Population Report Launch

The UNFPA SRO hosted the 2024 launch of the State of World Population (SoWP) Report on June 28. 

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Youth Voices on Families and Futures in South Korea

calendar_today 15 May 2024

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Youth Voices on Families and Futures in South Korea

May is known as the month of family and gratitude in South Korea. Children’s Day and Parent’s Day are celebrated in May to highlight the value of family in people’s lives,…

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Asa Torkelsson is the new Chief of the UNFPA Seoul Representation Office

calendar_today 06 May 2024

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Asa Torkelsson is the new Chief of the UNFPA Seoul Representation Office

Asa Torkelsson serves as UNFPA Chief of the Seoul Representation Office (SRO) starting from the 1st of May 2024. She brings a wealth of experience in international development,…

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UNFPA and Statistics Korea will strengthen cooperation to support global research on population and low-fertility

calendar_today 26 April 2024

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UNFPA and Statistics Korea will strengthen cooperation to support global research on population and low-fertility

SEOUL, April 25, 2024 - Dr. Rita Columbia, Chief a.i. of the UNFPA Seoul Representational Office, met with Ms. Sooyoung Kim, Director of International Cooperation at Statistics…

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