- 04 May 2021
- Press Release
New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900,000 midwives
Fully investing in midwives by 2035 would avert roughly two-thirds of maternal, newborn deaths and stillbirths, saving 4.3 million lives per year. UNITED NATIONS, New York -- Millions of lives of…
New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900,000 midwives
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Read story- 14 Apr 2021
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Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Violations include rape, forced sterilization, virginity testing, female genital mutilation and more NEW YORK, 14 April 2021 - Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to…
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA…
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Read story- 31 Mar 2021
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As crisis facing women in Venezuela deepens, UNFPA appeals for urgent funding to save lives and protect their rights
More and more women and girls are facing the deadly consequences of the crisis that grips Venezuela. The health system is collapsing and international funding for sexual and reproductive health…
As crisis facing women in Venezuela deepens, UNFPA appeals for urgent funding…
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Read story- 24 Mar 2021
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As more than one million pregnant women face malnutrition in Yemen, UNFPA Executive Director appeals for peace and increased support
Aden/Sana’a - The Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, called for peace in Yemen and urgent funding for women’s health and protection as she…
As more than one million pregnant women face malnutrition in Yemen, UNFPA…
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Read story- 16 Mar 2021
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Ten years into the crisis, Syrian women and girls continue to face enormous challenges
As the Syria crisis marks its 10th year, the situation is worse than it has been in years. Consistent trends of gender-based violence, a worsening economic situation, and COVID-19 have converged to…
Ten years into the crisis, Syrian women and girls continue to face enormous…
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Read story- 11 Mar 2021
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New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to contraception due to disruptions caused by the pandemic, leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies
New York, 11 March 2021 - UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, released new data today indicating that nearly 12 million women in 115 countries lost access to family planning services…
New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to…
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Read story- 01 Mar 2021
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Urgent funding needed to provide protection and health services to millions of women in Yemen
NEW YORK, USA - More than 100,000 women could die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth in Yemen, the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, due to severe funding shortages and the possible…
Urgent funding needed to provide protection and health services to millions of…
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Read story- 24 Feb 2021
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Supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova teams up with UNFPA to end the stigma around women’s bodies and health
New York, 24 February 2021 - Supermodel, philanthropist and impact investor, Natalia Vodianova was today appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health…
Supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova teams up with UNFPA to end the…
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Read story- 28 Jan 2021
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UN sexual and reproductive health agency welcomes USA intention to reinstate funding: millions of women and girls will benefit
The President of the United States today announced his intention to restore US funding to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. The United States is a founding member of…
UN sexual and reproductive health agency welcomes USA intention to reinstate…
The President of the United States today announced his intention to restore US funding to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and…
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