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As fighting rages in north-eastern Syria, UNFPA and partners rush to meet the needs of women
AL TAPQQA, Syria – As clashes rage on in north-eastern Syria, the toll on civilians and health systems continue to mount. Mass displacements have... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day
This World AIDS Day, UNFPA recognizes the vital role of communities in delivering sexual and reproductive health services that help prevent HIV... Read more
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... Read more
REMARKS AT OPENING OF NAIROBI SUMMIT TO ADVANCE THE ICPD PROGRAMME OF ACTION
"We must continue to work even harder towards preventable maternal and child mortality, achieving the unmet need for family planning, and... Read more
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world for women and girls
NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 November 2019 - The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to... Read more
Northeast Syria – As half a million people gradually regain access to safe water – the number of displaced people nears 180,000
United Nations Nations Unies الأمم المتحدة Northeast Syria – As half a million people gradually regain access to safe water – the number of displaced people nears 180,000 ... Read more
UNFPA calls for protection of women and adolescent girls in northeastern Syria and end to hostilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNFPA calls for protection of women and adolescent girls in northeastern Syria and end to hostilities Cairo, 15 October 2019 - “UNFPA is extremely concerned about the... Read more
GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!
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 Child, 11 October ... Read more
Marking the International Day of the Girl, UNFPA launches publication to highlight the strength of Syrian adolescent girls
Marking the International Day of the Girl, UNFPA launches publication to highlight the strength of Syrian adolescent girls 10 October 2019 UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health ... Read more
Women humanitarians protect human rights, dignity and give hope to others
Women humanitarians protect human rights, dignity and give hope to others Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day As we mark World Humanitarian Day,... Read more