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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
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024