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Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are harmed physically or psychologically, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and... Read more
Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are harmed physically or psychologically, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 19 June 2020 Sexual... Read more
Press release: UN and partners launch guidelines to address the needs of most vulnerable groups during COVID-19
Press release: UN and partners launch guidelines to address the needs of most vulnerable groups during COVID-19 CAIRO, 15 June 2020 Vulnerable groups, particularly women, displaced people,... Read more
UNFPA Arab States to hold media symposium on gender-based violence during pandemics
UNFPA Arab States to hold media symposium on gender-based violence during pandemics Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations... Read more
Nine things you need to know about periods and the pandemic
Nine things you need to know about periods and the pandemic 27 May 2020 This article is a joint collaboration between UNFPA and UNICEF, lead agencies in the effort to ensure the health and rights... Read more
“I thought I might die”: Pregnant women struggle to access care in Syria during COVID- 19
“I thought I might die”: Pregnant women struggle to access care in Syria during COVID- 19 “I am worried about my baby, but I have taken all the required measures and hope it will be fine, Seba... Read more
Break the silence!
Break the silence! Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17 May 2020 “All human beings are born free and... Read more
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2020 As the... Read more
New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Press release for immediate release More than 47 million women could lose access to contraception, leading to 7 million unintended pregnancies in the coming months. New York, USA, 28 April 2020 -... Read more