- 07 Apr 2021
- Statement
After COVID-19, let’s build equitable health care systems and more resilient societies
A healthier world is a fairer world. Today as we celebrate World Health Day, let us recall how much health has improved globally since the first time the day was marked over 70 years ago, even as we…
After COVID-19, let’s build equitable health care systems and more resilient…
A healthier world is a fairer world. Today as we celebrate World Health Day, let us recall how much health has improved globally…
Read story- 01 Apr 2021
- Statement
UNFPA statement on attacks in Palma, Mozambique
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, joins other United Nations agencies in expressing its grave concerns regarding the heinous attacks in Palma district, Mozambique. The…
UNFPA statement on attacks in Palma, Mozambique
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Read story- 31 Mar 2021
- Press Release
As crisis facing women in Venezuela deepens, UNFPA appeals for urgent funding to save lives and protect their rights
More and more women and girls are facing the deadly consequences of the crisis that grips Venezuela. The health system is collapsing and international funding for sexual and reproductive health…
As crisis facing women in Venezuela deepens, UNFPA appeals for urgent funding…
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Read story- 24 Mar 2021
- Press Release
As more than one million pregnant women face malnutrition in Yemen, UNFPA Executive Director appeals for peace and increased support
Aden/Sana’a - The Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, called for peace in Yemen and urgent funding for women’s health and protection as she…
As more than one million pregnant women face malnutrition in Yemen, UNFPA…
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Read story- 22 Mar 2021
- Statement
Statement on Gender-Based Violence in Tigray region of Ethiopia
NEW YORK/GENEVA/WASHINGTON D.C., 22 March 2021 - "Amid a worsening humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, reports of indiscriminate and targeted attacks against civilians,…
Statement on Gender-Based Violence in Tigray region of Ethiopia
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Read story- 16 Mar 2021
- Press Release
Ten years into the crisis, Syrian women and girls continue to face enormous challenges
As the Syria crisis marks its 10th year, the situation is worse than it has been in years. Consistent trends of gender-based violence, a worsening economic situation, and COVID-19 have converged to…
Ten years into the crisis, Syrian women and girls continue to face enormous…
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Read story- 15 Mar 2021
- Statement
Executive Director Statement on Myanmar
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, strongly reiterates the statements made by the office of the United Nations Secretary-General in condemning the escalating use of…
Executive Director Statement on Myanmar
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, strongly reiterates the statements made by the office of the…
Read story- 11 Mar 2021
- Press Release
New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to contraception due to disruptions caused by the pandemic, leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies
New York, 11 March 2021 - UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, released new data today indicating that nearly 12 million women in 115 countries lost access to family planning services…
New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to…
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Read story- 08 Mar 2021
- Statement
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond
All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They are presidents of countries and corporate boards. They head international and…
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond
All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They are presidents…
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