News

Tackling the hidden mental health crisis in Yemen

A woman receives counselling at a UNFPA-supported specialized mental health centre in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 08 January 2024
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News

Walking the walk: Activist Victoria Rovira Hernández takes a stand on Costa Rica’s ‘bodyright’ runway for trans people and sex workers

Victoria. Rovira Hernández’s video message plays during the bodyright fashion show during Costa Rica’s fashion week. © UNFPA Costa Rica / Yonel Puga
  • 29 November 2023
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Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

Published on: 15/12/2023

Two months after the devastating earthquakes hit Herat, women and girls are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Let UNFPA Asia & the Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith show you how we are providing life-saving support to the thousands of people affected in Afghanistan.

Learn more.

Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

Published on: 14/12/2023

Nearly half of the population in Haiti is in need of humanitarian aid and protection.

See how our partner FOSREF and UNFPA —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency —are supporting the most vulnerable people affected by the crisis.

Human Rights Day 2023

10 December 2023

Global

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Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

Published on: 05/12/2023

"At any moment, just logging on may trigger a flood of harassment and abuse."

See why UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem supports survivors of violence who are stepping up to stop the misuse and abuse and to make technology safe for everyone.

Statement

Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones, and this must end

17 November 2023

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A new flour mill offers unexpected respite from threats of violence in Sudan

A woman walks back from a newly-built flour mill in Shanisha, Blue Nile State. Women and girls in Sudan face constant threats of harassment and violence as they travel long distances, often alone, to reach basic essential services. © UNFPA Sudan 
  • 16 November 2023
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Resources

Data on Violence Against Women: Key Messages

Resource date: Oct 2023

Publisher: UNFPA

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023

25 November 2023

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