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![UNFPA's Dr. Marie Lanwi- Paul assisting the COVID-19 response at the Alternative Care Site in Ebeye, Marshall Islands UNFPA's Dr. Marie Lanwi- Paul assisting the COVID-19 response at the Alternative Care Site in Ebeye, Marshall Islands](https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/rmi_2_1000x560.jpg?itok=KcEHn3CU)
UNFPA-deployed doctor in the Republic of Marshall Islands helped ensure the continuity of essential SRH life-saving services amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Majuro, THE MARSHALL ISLANDS – The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS) suddenly found itself on a high... Read more
![Lily Iawantak and her partner Kasi share a laugh at their village home on Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Lily Iawantak and her partner Kasi share a laugh at their village home on Tanna Island, Vanuatu.](https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/_mg_3766_1.jpg?itok=HX2_ixX4)
An athlete and advocate: Family planning empowered Lily to empower other women in Vanuatu (World Contraception Day 2022)
TANNA, Vanuatu - “Family planning is the reason why I was able to pursue my dreams of becoming an athlete.” Lily Iawantak, 34, of Tanna Island,... Read more
![Ms. Gabrielle Apelu is part of Spotlight programme in Samoa which won “Global Leave No One Behind Spotlight Initiative Award”. Ms. Gabrielle Apelu is part of Spotlight programme in Samoa which won “Global Leave No One Behind Spotlight Initiative Award”.](https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/resized.jpeg?itok=DbwfQw1A)
UNFPA-supported EU-UN joint Spotlight Initiative in Samoa against Gender-Based Violence won a global award
CANCUN, Mexico. “I am extremely proud that Samoa has won this award! ‘Leaving No One Behind’ has been the driving force behind the Spotlight... Read more
![Participants of the UNFPA-supported MISP training in Honiara, the Solomon Islands, carrying Pacific-customized Dignity Kit, Women with Disability Dignity Kit, and Menstrual Hygiene Management Kit (14 September 2022) ©UNFPA Participants of the UNFPA-supported MISP training in Honiara, the Solomon Islands, carrying Pacific-customized Dignity Kit, Wome](https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/c11a663f-63e6-4963-98d1-e8776806d979.jpeg?itok=m6IryFnD)
Frontline service providers trained on how to protect women’s and girls’ lives and health in future disasters
HONIARA, the Solomon Islands. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific expert group deployed from Fiji completed a three-day workshop today... Read more
![Participants using WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) wheel which guides in the safe use of contraceptive methods for women. Participants using WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) wheel which guides in the safe use of contraceptive methods for women.](https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/bf68def4-1a5b-4746-995f-fdbc2bf04139_0.jpeg?itok=ciO-Jx8H)
UNFPA assists Fiji in rolling out family planning training for health workers in the Central Division
Pacific Harbour, FIJI - "After I complete this Family Planning training by UNFPA, I am confident I will be able to provide better advice to my... Read more