- 07 Oct 2024
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem on the suffering of women and girls in the Middle East
Today marks one year since the horrific 7 October terror attacks by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel in which more than 1,250 people were killed, hundreds taken hostage and acts of egregious…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem on the suffering of…
Today marks one year since the horrific 7 October terror attacks by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel in which more than 1,…
Read story- 04 Oct 2024
- Statement
Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and not in their way
Every girl has a vision of what her life will bring. That dream needs to be supported and protected as she makes her journey from adolescence to adulthood. Yet, for millions of girls, adolescence is…
Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and…
Every girl has a vision of what her life will bring. That dream needs to be supported and protected as she makes her journey from…
Read story- 24 Sep 2024
- Press Release
Governments and Philanthropies Commit Approximately US$350 Million, Giving Urgent Boost to Family Planning and Sexual and Reproductive Health Supplies and Services Worldwide
Governments and Philanthropies Commit Approximately US$350 Million, Giving Urgent Boost to Family Planning and Sexual and Reproductive Health Supplies and Services Worldwide.
Governments and Philanthropies Commit Approximately US$350 Million, Giving…
Governments and Philanthropies Commit Approximately US$350 Million, Giving Urgent Boost to Family Planning and Sexual and…
Read story- 23 Sep 2024
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory - These atrocities must end
As world leaders gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, and as the threat of a wider regional escalation looms, we renew our demand for an end to the appalling human…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the situation…
As world leaders gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, and as the threat of a wider regional…
Read story- 23 Sep 2024
- Speech
Statement by UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Diene Keita at the Summit of the Future Plenary
Demographic shifts - population growth, ageing, migration - are reshaping our world and our future.
Statement by UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Diene Keita at the Summit of the…
Demographic shifts - population growth, ageing, migration - are reshaping our world and our future.
Read story- 17 Sep 2024
- Media Advisory
UNFPA’s Events during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held in New York from 10 September to 30 September. UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, will host and…
UNFPA’s Events during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held in New York from 10 September to 30 September. UNFPA, the…
Read story- 05 Sep 2024
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the murder of Rebecca Cheptegei
UNFPA strongly condemns the violent murder of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei by her ex-partner. We mourn her passing and extend condolences to her family and loved ones.
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the murder of…
UNFPA strongly condemns the violent murder of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei by her ex-partner. We mourn her passing and…
Read story- 05 Sep 2024
- Press Release
Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa will triple by 2060 due to extreme heat epidemic and stalling development, new UNFPA research finds
New York, 5 September 2024 – Tens of millions of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa will experience catastrophic levels of intimate partner violence because the world is failing to make progress…
Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa will triple by 2060 due to extreme heat…
New York, 5 September 2024 – Tens of millions of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa will experience catastrophic levels of…
Read story- 03 Sep 2024
- Press Release
UNFPA announces winners of cutting-edge climate change research awards
New York, August 2024 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with academic partners, is pleased to announce the six winners of a groundbreaking initiative…
UNFPA announces winners of cutting-edge climate change research awards
New York, August 2024 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with academic partners…
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