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  • 11 Apr 2025
  • Press Release

UNFPA Launches The Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations

New York, 11 April 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables, is announcing the launch of The…

UNFPA Launches The Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations

New York, 11 April 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE…

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  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Statement

We can and must end preventable maternal deaths

Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can…

We can and must end preventable maternal deaths

Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and…

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  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Press Release

Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn

GENEVA/ NEW YORK, 7th April 2025 --- Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth according to a major new report released today, but United Nations (UN) agencies…

Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn

GENEVA/ NEW YORK, 7th April 2025 --- Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth according to a…

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  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Press Release

UNFPA and Partners Launch Midwifery Accelerator to Confront Maternal Health Crisis

New York, 7 April 2025 – On World Health Day, and at the opening of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58), UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, and…

UNFPA and Partners Launch Midwifery Accelerator to Confront Maternal Health…

New York, 7 April 2025 – On World Health Day, and at the opening of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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