- 19 Sep 2016
- Press Release
Women, girls in north-east Nigeria face severe crisis, urgently need increased support, including the 566 handed-over by the army last week
UNITED NATIONS, New York - Violence by Boko Haram continues to cause immense suffering in north-east Nigeria, where 2 million people are displaced and 7 million urgently need humanitarian assistance…
Women, girls in north-east Nigeria face severe crisis, urgently need increased…
UNITED NATIONS, New York - Violence by Boko Haram continues to cause immense suffering in north-east Nigeria, where 2 million…
Read story- 14 Sep 2016
- Media Advisory
Women’s Health, Needs in Emergencies, Young People’s Role in Development, to be Spotlighted during UN Summit
UNITED NATIONS, New York — Coinciding with the anniversary of the historical Sustainable Development Goals, the 71st United Nations General Assembly will also host the first Summit for Refugees and…
Women’s Health, Needs in Emergencies, Young People’s Role in Development, to be…
UNITED NATIONS, New York — Coinciding with the anniversary of the historical Sustainable Development Goals, the 71st United…
Read story- 28 Aug 2016
- Press Release
African leaders, partners commit to actions to empower youth, women to transform Africa
NAIROBI -- African, Japanese and other leaders at the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi, agreed today on more international actions to empower youth…
African leaders, partners commit to actions to empower youth, women to…
NAIROBI -- African, Japanese and other leaders at the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in…
Read story- 19 Aug 2016
- Statement
Uniting as one humanity
This World Humanitarian Day, we call for global solidarity and stand together with everyone affected by crisis. We unite as one humanity.
Uniting as one humanity
This World Humanitarian Day, we call for global solidarity and stand together with everyone affected by crisis. We unite as one…
Read story- 12 Aug 2016
- Statement
Young People and the Road to 2030
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates International Youth Day by reaffirming and recognizing the central role of young people in promoting the well-being of their families,…
Young People and the Road to 2030
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates International Youth Day by reaffirming and recognizing the central role of…
Read story- 08 Aug 2016
- Statement
UNFPA calls for increased support to protect safety, health, rights of South Sudan’s women, girls
Statement of the United Nations Population Fund in response to reports of increased sexual violence in South Sudan. As fighting in South Sudan continues, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is…
UNFPA calls for increased support to protect safety, health, rights of South…
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Read story- 28 Jul 2016
- Press Release
UN Secretary-General Names Natalia Kanem as UNFPA Deputy Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York—United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Natalia Kanem, of Panama, as Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director (…
UN Secretary-General Names Natalia Kanem as UNFPA Deputy Executive Director
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Read story- 11 Jul 2016
- Statement
Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world
The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time of increasing vulnerability and exclusion from rights and opportunities…
Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world
The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time…
Read story- 27 May 2016
- Press Release
Investments in Young People’s Human Capital needed to Lift Least Developed Countries Out of Poverty
ANTALYA, Turkey – Young people can lift the world’s 48 least developed countries out of poverty, provided governments invest in the education, empowerment and employment of millions of people poised…
Investments in Young People’s Human Capital needed to Lift Least Developed…
ANTALYA, Turkey – Young people can lift the world’s 48 least developed countries out of poverty, provided governments invest in…
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