- 25 Nov 2019
- Statement
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic that thrives in times of conflict and during emergencies, once the…
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the…
The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic…
Read story- 14 Nov 2019
- Press Release
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world for women and girls
The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to transform the world by ending all maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning and…
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world…
The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to transform the world…
Read story- 12 Nov 2019
- Press Release
Major commitments made by governments, civil society, private sector on opening day of landmark sexual and reproductive health summit
Nairobi, 12 November 2019 – World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organizations, young people, business leaders and community groups today began unveiling their commitments to end…
Major commitments made by governments, civil society, private sector on opening…
Nairobi, 12 November 2019 – World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organizations, young people, business leaders and…
Read story- 12 Nov 2019
- Press Release
New study shows ending maternal deaths, gender-based violence and unmet family planning needs is affordable, within reach
The price tag to achieve three world-transforming results in the next decade – ending preventable maternal deaths, eliminating gender-based violence and harmful practices, and meeting the family…
New study shows ending maternal deaths, gender-based violence and unmet family…
The price tag to achieve three world-transforming results in the next decade – ending preventable maternal deaths, eliminating…
Read story- 12 Nov 2019
- Press Release
Private sector partners commit billions to help advance ICPD agenda
Private sector organizations including the Ford Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, World Vision and many others announced today at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 they will mobilize some $8…
Private sector partners commit billions to help advance ICPD agenda
Private sector organizations including the Ford Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, World Vision and many others…
Read story- 11 Nov 2019
- Press Release
World leaders, civil society and private sector gathering in Nairobi to commit to actions for ending maternal death, meeting demand for family planning and stopping gender-based violence by 2030
Actions to save mothers’ lives, meet the global demand for contraception and stop violence against women and girls by 2030 are the focus of a three-day global summit that begins here tomorrow.
World leaders, civil society and private sector gathering in Nairobi to commit…
Actions to save mothers’ lives, meet the global demand for contraception and stop violence against women and girls by 2030 are…
Read story- 11 Oct 2019
- Statement
GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl, 11 October Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the…
GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!
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Read story- 10 Oct 2019
- Statement
World Mental Health Day
The mental health consequences of crisis and conflict are serious, yet often overlooked. Those caught in humanitarian emergencies suffer psychological trauma and invisible wounds as devastating and…
World Mental Health Day
The mental health consequences of crisis and conflict are serious, yet often overlooked. Those caught in humanitarian emergencies…
Read story- 29 Aug 2019
- Press Release
One million Yemeni women at risk due to lack of funding says UNFPA
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, echoes the urgent call by UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Lise Grande for donors to provide the funding promised earlier this…
One million Yemeni women at risk due to lack of funding says UNFPA
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, echoes the urgent call by UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen…
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