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  • 14 Nov 2022
  • Press Release

As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

New York, 14 November 2022 – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and…

As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in…

New York, 14 November 2022 – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major…

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  • 14 Nov 2022
  • Press Release

Ministers commit to increase investments in sustainable financing for family planning through landmark agreements with UNFPA

PATTAYA CITY, Thailand, 14 November 2022 — In a major step towards transforming the global financing landscape for family planning, eight ministers announced commitments today to increasing their…

Ministers commit to increase investments in sustainable financing for family…

PATTAYA CITY, Thailand, 14 November 2022 — In a major step towards transforming the global financing landscape for family…

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  • 11 Nov 2022
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the crisis in Somalia

“A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia. The country has been blighted by the longest and most severe drought in recent history, which is expected to continue well into 2023. Entire communities are…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the crisis in Somalia

“A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia. The country has been blighted by the longest and most severe drought in recent history,…

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  • 11 Nov 2022
  • Media Advisory

UNFPA Events at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2022

The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2022, the world's largest gathering of family planning and reproductive health professionals, will be held in Pattaya City, Thailand, from…

UNFPA Events at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2022

The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2022, the world's largest gathering of family planning and…

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  • 08 Nov 2022
  • Press Release

The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit endorses a justice framework to accelerate commitments and counter backlash against sexual and reproductive health and rights

8 November 2022 – The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Follow-up has launched a groundbreaking new report making sexual and reproductive justice a vehicle for delivering on…

The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit endorses a justice framework to…

8 November 2022 – The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Follow-up has launched a groundbreaking new report…

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  • 13 Oct 2022
  • Press Release

Women and girls among those most impacted by Haiti’s multiple crises

PORT-AU-PRINCE / NEW YORK, 13 October 2022 – The health system has been brought to its knees in Haiti following the gang blockade of the country’s principal fuel terminal in the capital Port-au-…

Women and girls among those most impacted by Haiti’s multiple crises

PORT-AU-PRINCE / NEW YORK, 13 October 2022 – The health system has been brought to its knees in Haiti following the gang blockade…

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  • 10 Oct 2022
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl 2022

Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing their full potential? A girl’s life should begin…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…

Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look…

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  • 16 Sep 2022
  • Media Advisory

UNFPA’s Events during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly will be held in New York from from 13 September to 20 September. UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, will organize…

UNFPA’s Events during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly will be held in New York from from 13 September to 20 September. UNFPA,…

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  • 05 Sep 2022
  • Statement

Window of opportunity to prevent famine in Somalia is closing

Joint statement on behalf of the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, 05 September 2022.

Window of opportunity to prevent famine in Somalia is closing

Joint statement on behalf of the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, 05 September 2022.

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