- 10 Mar 2016
- Statement
Voluntary family planning, including condoms, essential to prevent spread of Zika virus
Concerned by reports of the Zika virus spreading through sexual contact, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, strongly urges governments and all other partners to provide information and access…
Voluntary family planning, including condoms, essential to prevent spread of…
Concerned by reports of the Zika virus spreading through sexual contact, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, strongly…
Read story- 08 Mar 2016
- Press Release
New Multi-country Initiative will Protect Millions of Girls from Child Marriage – UNICEF/UNFPA
NEW YORK — A new multi-country initiative to accelerate action to end child marriage will help protect the rights of millions of the world’s most vulnerable girls, UNICEF and UNFPA said on…
New Multi-country Initiative will Protect Millions of Girls from Child Marriage…
NEW YORK — A new multi-country initiative to accelerate action to end child marriage will help protect the rights of millions of…
Read story- 08 Mar 2016
- Statement
Step it up for gender equality
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive.
Step it up for gender equality
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive.
Read story- 08 Feb 2016
- Press Release
Kenyan journalist wins first UNFPA/Guardian award for FGM reporting
UNITED NATIONS, New York –Diana Kendi Makale, a journalist from Kenya, was selected as the winner of the first Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for Reportage on Female Genital Mutilation. Ms. Makale,…
Kenyan journalist wins first UNFPA/Guardian award for FGM reporting
UNITED NATIONS, New York –Diana Kendi Makale, a journalist from Kenya, was selected as the winner of the first Efua Dorkenoo Pan…
Read story- 04 Feb 2016
- Statement
UNFPA closely monitors Zika outbreak, urges access to sexual and reproductive health care and information
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially adverse effects on the health of women and babies, particularly in…
UNFPA closely monitors Zika outbreak, urges access to sexual and reproductive…
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially…
Read story- 03 Feb 2016
- Press Release
UNFPA to Strengthen Support for Health, Safety of Syrian Women, Girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is seeking $107.1 million to meet the urgent needs of more than 5 million women and girls from Syria affected by the world’s…
UNFPA to Strengthen Support for Health, Safety of Syrian Women, Girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is seeking $107.1 million to meet the urgent needs of more…
Read story- 03 Feb 2016
- Statement
Eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violent practice, scarring girls for life – endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential.
Eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violent practice, scarring girls for life – endangering their health, depriving them of…
Read story- 01 Feb 2016
- Statement
UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra care to avoid exposure to mosquito bites, use insecticide-treated…
UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra…
Read story- 25 Jan 2016
- Press Release
Global leaders call for greater access to family planning
UNITED NATIONS, New York – President Joko Widodo, of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and numerous global…
Global leaders call for greater access to family planning
UNITED NATIONS, New York – President Joko Widodo, of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the Executive Director…
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