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16 July 2019
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UNFPA Maldives Country Director's speech at the World Population Day 2019 event
"I count on each and every one of us to make the unfinished business of ensuring sexual and reproductive rights and choices for all a reality, and ensure the Nairobi Summit on…
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24 April 2019
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Unfinished Business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all
The UNFPA Representative in Sri Lanka and Country Director in the Maldives, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, takes a look at what's changed for the better in the Maldives on the occasion of the…
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23 October 2018
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Youth for Peace: how young Maldivians are contributing to peace and security
UNFPA supports young people’s participation in peace building discussions to enhance their voice and participation in providing solutions to social challenges including…
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13 September 2018
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Breaking the taboo - Maldives Reproductive and Sexual Rights 'Youth Champion'
In a country where family planning is accessible to married couples only, Safe Spaces for youth are an introduction to reproductive health and rights, counselling, access to…
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17 August 2018
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The Power of Volunteerism: community development, Faaiq 22 years old
For me it all started through volunteerism. As a young person I am quite passionate about youth empowerment, environmental awareness and community development. I strongly…
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16 August 2018
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“Plastic free Maldives: I believe”, Afa 21 years old
I am from Kulhuduffushi, the heart of northern Maldives. My dream is to help my island go plastic free. Many islands in Maldives are now free from plastic bags which means that…
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15 August 2018
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“I am a Gender Equality activist”, Axam 24 years old
One of the main reasons why I am addressing gender equality through my work is because I have had two very strong figures in my upbringing: my mother and my grandmother. My…
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14 August 2018
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“People are trying to keep their daughters inside”, Hasna 24 years old
I come from Addu, the southernmost island of Maldives, which is also the second largest populated Atoll after Male’. We live a very simple life and we don’t have the…
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13 August 2018
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“I am a Peacebuilder”, Hoodh 25 years old
I am from the south of Maldives. Like me, every year many young Maldivians leave their islands and move to Male’ city where they experience an abrupt disconnection from…
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