- 09 Dec 2024
- Statement
For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of women and girls
Human rights exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend on fulfilling human rights. Three decades ago, people from all over…
For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of…
Human rights exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend…
Read story- 05 Dec 2024
- Press Release
UNFPA launches $1.4 billion appeal to safeguard the rights and well-being of women and girls in crises
More than 11 million pregnant women require urgent support in 2025.
UNFPA launches $1.4 billion appeal to safeguard the rights and well-being of…
More than 11 million pregnant women require urgent support in 2025.
Read story- 27 Nov 2024
- Statement
Heeding the voices of persons with disabilities for the benefit of all
Globally, nearly one in six people lives with a disability. Their demand? Nothing about us without us. Persons with disabilities remain sorely underrepresented throughout the world’s parliaments and…
Heeding the voices of persons with disabilities for the benefit of all
Globally, nearly one in six people lives with a disability. Their demand? Nothing about us without us. Persons with disabilities…
Read story- 22 Nov 2024
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1 December)
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1 December): The path to a world free of AIDS begins and ends with human rights.The right to knowledge that is accurate and…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1 December): The path to a world free of AIDS begins…
Read story- 20 Nov 2024
- Statement
Even as they flee crisis and disaster, women and girls have the right to safety and support
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: When conflict and disaster force women and girls to flee their communities…
Even as they flee crisis and disaster, women and girls have the right to safety…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: When…
Read story- 19 Nov 2024
- Press Release
A warming planet, a world unraveling: Women and girls pay the price on the frontlines of the climate crisis, new UNFPA analysis finds
New York, 19 November 2024 – Nearly 40 per cent of displacements driven by natural disasters in 2023 occurred in countries highly vulnerable to climate change but ill-equipped to respond, according…
A warming planet, a world unraveling: Women and girls pay the price on the…
New York, 19 November 2024 – Nearly 40 per cent of displacements driven by natural disasters in 2023 occurred in countries highly…
Read story- 01 Nov 2024
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – We the leaders of 15 United Nations and humanitarian organizations urge, yet again, all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians, and call on the State of Israel to cease…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: Stop the…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – We the leaders of 15 United Nations and humanitarian organizations urge, yet again, all parties fighting…
Read story- 18 Oct 2024
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem: Cease the relentless attacks on healthcare in the Middle East
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, strongly condemns the repeated, egregious attacks on healthcare facilities in the Middle East. These attacks cause death and injury…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem: Cease the relentless…
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, strongly condemns the repeated, egregious attacks on healthcare…
Read story- 15 Oct 2024
- Press Release
Financial support for women's health: UNFPA and Charité present new “WomenX Collective” programme in Berlin
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, launched its new “WomenX Collective” programme at the World Health Summit in Berlin on October 15.
Financial support for women's health: UNFPA and Charité present new “…
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, launched its new “WomenX Collective” programme at the World Health Summit in Berlin…
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