- 04 Apr 2025
- Statement
UNFPA calls for peace and humanitarian support in South Sudan
UNFPA expresses deep concern over the rising political tensions in South Sudan and calls upon all political leaders to prioritize peace, stability, and the well-being of the people in need.
UNFPA calls for peace and humanitarian support in South Sudan
UNFPA expresses deep concern over the rising political tensions in South Sudan and calls upon all political leaders to prioritize…
Read story- 04 Apr 2025
- Press Release
At least 173,855 pregnant women at risk following Myanmar Earthquake
New York, April 4, 2025 – The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28th has killed thousands of people and upended the lives of millions more, including at least 173,855 pregnant women…
At least 173,855 pregnant women at risk following Myanmar Earthquake
New York, April 4, 2025 – The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28th has killed thousands of people and upended…
Read story- 25 Mar 2025
- Press Release
Women in Gaza cut off from accessing maternal health supplies as aid blockade enters fourth week
Gaza – March 25, 2025 – The ongoing aid blockade on Gaza is severely undermining access to essential health care for women and girls, as supplies run dry and hospitals once again come under attack.…
Women in Gaza cut off from accessing maternal health supplies as aid blockade…
Gaza – March 25, 2025 – The ongoing aid blockade on Gaza is severely undermining access to essential health care for women and…
Read story- 19 Mar 2025
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the resumption of attacks on Gaza
UNFPA is shocked by the resumption of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. Already a meaningful number of civilians have been killed. UN staff have also been caught up in the violence, with a staff…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the resumption of…
UNFPA is shocked by the resumption of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. Already a meaningful number of civilians have been killed…
Read story- 05 Mar 2025
- Statement
A march forward to gender equality, for everyone
Investments in the health and rights of women and girls have changed the world, bringing us closer to equal voices and expanded choices than ever before. Women have taken giant strides forward – and…
A march forward to gender equality, for everyone
Investments in the health and rights of women and girls have changed the world, bringing us closer to equal voices and expanded…
Read story- 28 Feb 2025
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on the United States Government funding cuts
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, notes with deep regret the termination of all funding agreements by the United States Government.
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on the United States Government funding…
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, notes with deep regret the termination of all funding agreements…
Read story- 21 Feb 2025
- Statement
UNFPA statement on sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Women and girls are experiencing staggering rates of gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, in the latest outbreak of fighting that has engulfed the eastern Democratic…
UNFPA statement on sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls in the…
Women and girls are experiencing staggering rates of gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, in the…
Read story- 06 Feb 2025
- Statement
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
NEW YORK/GENEVA, 6 February 2025 – Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights that inflicts deep and lifelong physical, emotional, and psychological scars on girls and women. This…
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
NEW YORK/GENEVA, 6 February 2025 – Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights that inflicts deep and lifelong…
Read story- 06 Feb 2025
- Press Release
UNFPA Appoints Shudu Musida as Global Champion for Women and Girls
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is proud to announce Shudufhadzo (known as Shudu) Musida as our Global Champion for Women and Girls.
UNFPA Appoints Shudu Musida as Global Champion for Women and Girls
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is proud to announce Shudufhadzo (known as Shudu) Musida as our…
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