- 06 Feb 2018
- Statement
A race against trends
Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice that inflicts lasting emotional harm and preys on the…
A race against trends
Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death.…
Read story- 05 Feb 2018
- Press Release
Nearly 70 Million Girls Face Genital Mutilation by 2030- UNFPA Warns
About 68 million girls face female genital mutilation between 2015 and 2030, according to new research by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The new figures project that the current…
Nearly 70 Million Girls Face Genital Mutilation by 2030- UNFPA Warns
About 68 million girls face female genital mutilation between 2015 and 2030, according to new research by UNFPA, the United…
Read story- 26 Jan 2018
- Press Release
UNFPA Reaches 16 Million with Humanitarian Assistance in 2017
UNITED NATIONS, New York. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is appealing for $463 million to provide life-saving services to about 30 million women of childbearing age, including over 4…
UNFPA Reaches 16 Million with Humanitarian Assistance in 2017
UNITED NATIONS, New York. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is appealing for $463 million to provide life-saving…
Read story- 12 Jan 2018
- Statement
New Year, New Beginnings
New Year Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
New Year, New Beginnings
New Year Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
Read story- 10 Dec 2017
- Statement
We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions
Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we celebrate the foundations that the Declaration provides for the right to sexual and reproductive health, and…
We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free…
Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we celebrate the foundations that the…
Read story- 10 Dec 2017
- Statement
‘Freedom from fear’: Ending violence against women
Human beings are born free and equal, both in rights and in dignity. This is the fundamental principle enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
‘Freedom from fear’: Ending violence against women
Human beings are born free and equal, both in rights and in dignity. This is the fundamental principle enshrined in the 1948…
Read story- 07 Dec 2017
- Statement
UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd named Time Magazine Person of the Year 2017
Ashley Judd was one of the “silence breakers” named by Time magazine as Person of the Year 2017. This designation makes us even prouder than ever to be working with Ms. Judd as UNFPA Goodwill…
UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd named Time Magazine Person of the Year…
Ashley Judd was one of the “silence breakers” named by Time magazine as Person of the Year 2017. This designation makes us even…
Read story- 01 Dec 2017
- Statement
Uphold the Right to Health for All to End AIDS by 2030
One new HIV infection is one too many – and in 2016 there were 1.8 million.
Uphold the Right to Health for All to End AIDS by 2030
One new HIV infection is one too many – and in 2016 there were 1.8 million.
Read story- 25 Nov 2017
- Statement
Commit to ending gender-based violence by 2030
Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh have reported horrific stories of sexual violence. One woman, Shakila, said she was raped after being forced to watch the murder of her husband and infant…
Commit to ending gender-based violence by 2030
Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh have reported horrific stories of sexual violence. One woman, Shakila, said she was…
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