- 16 Jun 2022
- Statement
Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
When wars begin, so does the terror and devastation of sexual violence.
Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day for the Elimination of…
When wars begin, so does the terror and devastation of sexual violence.
Read story- 16 Jun 2022
- Statement
UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization to northwest Syria
In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide lifesaving humanitarian aid to northwest Syria from across the border…
UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization…
In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide…
Read story- 13 Jun 2022
- Press Release
Pioneering 25-year-old parliamentarian from Namibia and National Population and Family Planning Board in Indonesia win 2022 UN Population Award
Announced in a virtual ceremony today, the 2022 United Nations Population Award individual laureate is Member of Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, the Honourable Emma Theofelus. Ms. Theofelus is…
Pioneering 25-year-old parliamentarian from Namibia and National Population and…
Announced in a virtual ceremony today, the 2022 United Nations Population Award individual laureate is Member of Parliament of…
Read story- 16 May 2022
- Press Release
UNFPA launches “2 Hours to Life” with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, supporting life-saving maternal health services in Benin, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire
UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, is partnering with Takeda on 2 Hours to Life, a project that stands to save the lives of approximately one million pregnant women and newborns in…
UNFPA launches “2 Hours to Life” with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited,…
UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, is partnering with Takeda on 2 Hours to Life, a project that stands to save…
Read story- 09 May 2022
- Press Release
Situation for women and girls in Syria worse than ever before as conflict grinds on
7.3 million women and girls need life-saving sexual and reproductive health services
Situation for women and girls in Syria worse than ever before as conflict…
7.3 million women and girls need life-saving sexual and reproductive health services
Read story- 05 May 2022
- Statement
Global health systems must invest in midwives
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 05 May.
Global health systems must invest in midwives
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 05 May.
Read story- 27 Apr 2022
- Press Release
UNFPA receives EDGE Assess and EDGEplus certification
Certifications recognize commitment to gender equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
UNFPA receives EDGE Assess and EDGEplus certification
Certifications recognize commitment to gender equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
Read story- 19 Apr 2022
- Press Release
Women and girls in Ukraine and neighboring countries require urgent support
Nearly two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues to cause terrifying suffering, destruction and displacement, taking a disproportionate toll on women and girls. Women and children…
Women and girls in Ukraine and neighboring countries require urgent support
Nearly two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues to cause terrifying suffering, destruction and displacement,…
Read story- 14 Apr 2022
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: UNFPA Executive Director Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability to Affected People in Humanitarian Crises
This statement affirms the commitment of the IASC to ensure that Accountability to Affected People (AAP) is central to principled humanitarian action. It also pledges to support Humanitarian…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: UNFPA…
This statement affirms the commitment of the IASC to ensure that Accountability to Affected People (AAP) is central to principled…
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