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[OPINION] Building momentum towards inclusivity, equity, and rights for Malaysia’s women and girls

[OPINION] Building momentum towards inclusivity, equity, and rights for Malaysia’s women and girls

UNFPA Malaysia celebrates the nations progress with respect to the protection and wellbeing of its people, especially its women.
Fri Aug 30 2024
50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA

50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA

According to UNFPA, approximately 5,500 expectant mothers are expected to give birth this month.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Soccer: French players' union backs Mbappe amid PSG contract row

Soccer: French players' union backs Mbappe amid PSG contract row

PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said they will not let Kylian Mbappe, the French top-flight's highest scorer for five seasons, go free.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Focus on reproductive rights rather than population numbers, UN urges

Focus on reproductive rights rather than population numbers, UN urges

The UNFPA said the focus should be on giving women more power to control when and how they have children.
Sat Apr 22 2023
India to have 2.9 mil more people than China by mid-2023, UN estimates

India to have 2.9 mil more people than China by mid-2023, UN estimates

The Indian survey findings suggest that population anxieties have seeped into large portions of the general public, said Andrea Wojnar.
Wed Apr 19 2023
In Jordan camp, Syrian refugees choose school over child marriage

In Jordan camp, Syrian refugees choose school over child marriage

A growing number of Syrian refugee women and girls are challenging societal pressure to marry early.
Wed Nov 09 2022
'Human rights crisis': UN says half of global pregnancies unintended

'Human rights crisis': UN says half of global pregnancies unintended

Out of 121 million unintended pregnancies every year, about 331,000 a day - which is more than 60 per cent, end in abortion, the report said.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women

Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women

Period poverty not only exists in wealthy nations like the UK and US, but it also happens in developing countries like Malaysia.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN

Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN

Women in sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia are least likely to have control over their bodies.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Budget 2021: More for the vulnerable rakyat

Budget 2021: More for the vulnerable rakyat

The average and median incomes of households headed by females and households with disabilities are weak below RM2,000.
Thu Nov 05 2020
China accuses U.S. at U.N. of trying to take world back to 'jungle age'

China accuses U.S. at U.N. of trying to take world back to 'jungle age'

UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem told reporters that any coercion of women was "against our practice and policy."
Sat Oct 03 2020
44,000 young Malaysians never been to school as of 2009 - UN Official

44,000 young Malaysians never been to school as of 2009 - UN Official

Apart from many school-age children not attending school, many are getting married at a young age.
Wed Dec 17 2014
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025