Jakarta: The Government of Japan supports the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for its work in Indonesia to protect and maintain the dignity of women and vulnerable groups during covid-19 pandemic through funding of US$ 2,863,636.
The prolonged pandemic, combined with natural disasters in different parts of Indonesia, have taken a heavy toll on women and vulnerable populations who are facing increased risk of gender-based violence (GBV) and greater barriers to their access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and other essential services.
Through a project entitled Leave No One Behind (LNOB), the partnership between UNFPA and Japan will ensure continued and equal access to life-saving SRH services and outreach to vulnerable populations that are bearing the brunt of the pandemic, which include pregnant women, GBV survivors, people living with HIV, older persons, and persons with disabilities.
"Japan is pleased to launch a new project with UNFPA to address challenges faced by women and other populations who are most vulnerable to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Kenji Kanasugi, Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia, in a press release on Friday.
UNFPA and the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Government of Indonesia and civil society organizations, are committed to protecting women and vulnerable populations in Indonesia during the pandemic to ensure no one is left behind during COVID-19 response as well as Indonesia’s pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The funds will also help provide dignity kits to women and other vulnerable populations along with service providers, including midwives, GBV first responders, and social workers.
The one-year project is part of the global UNFPA-Japan joint covid-19 life-saving response project in 18 countries in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and East and Southern Africa Regions.
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