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  • 08 Apr 2022
  • Statement

UNFPA calls for urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls affected by the war in Ukraine

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem “UNFPA is alarmed and deeply concerned about ongoing reports of rape and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) in Ukraine. UNFPA is…

UNFPA calls for urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls…

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  • 07 Apr 2022
  • Statement

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2022

World Health Day 2022: Sexual and reproductive health - a foundation of resilience and well-being for people and planet

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2022

World Health Day 2022: Sexual and reproductive health - a foundation of resilience and well-being for people and planet

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  • 05 Apr 2022
  • Press Release

UN agencies launch innovation challenge to support women's empowerment, maternal health, reproductive rights

UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, the World Intellectual Property Organisation, and the International Telecommunication Union are pleased to announce their first ever Joint…

UN agencies launch innovation challenge to support women's empowerment,…

UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, the World Intellectual Property Organisation, and the International…

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  • 30 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Statement at the launch of The State of World Population 2022

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Virtual Media Briefing on The State of World Population 2022. 

Statement at the launch of The State of World Population 2022

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Virtual Media Briefing on The State of World Population 2022. 

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  • 30 Mar 2022
  • Press Release

Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA report

War, humanitarian emergencies create conditions for unintended pregnancies to climb further

Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA…

War, humanitarian emergencies create conditions for unintended pregnancies to climb further

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  • 15 Mar 2022
  • Press Release

Women and girls continue to pay a heavy price in Yemen as the conflict slips further from global view

Seven devastating years of fighting have left 23.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen, a country that is struggling with a dire economic crisis, damaged infrastructure, and a…

Women and girls continue to pay a heavy price in Yemen as the conflict slips…

Seven devastating years of fighting have left 23.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen, a country that is…

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  • 13 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Stop Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine

“Today, we call for an immediate cessation of all attacks on health care in Ukraine. These horrific attacks are killing and causing serious injuries to patients and health workers…

Stop Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine

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  • 10 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol

The bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol is an egregious act, turning cradles into graves in an instant. I condemn such a blatant contempt for international humanitarian law and the…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the bombing of the…

The bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol is an egregious act, turning cradles into graves in an instant. I condemn such…

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  • 08 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2022

Women and girls pay a heavy price during conflicts and emergencies.

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2022

Women and girls pay a heavy price during conflicts and emergencies.

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