- 11 Jul 2020
- Statement
Secretary-General's message on World Population Day
The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, everywhere, but it does not affect everyone equally. It is deepening existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, particularly for women and girls. With…
Secretary-General's message on World Population Day
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Read story- 01 Jul 2020
- Statement
Statement on the United States Decision to Again Withhold Critical Funding for UNFPA, amid Global Pandemic
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, notes with regret the determination by the United States of America to withhold funds from UNFPA for the fourth consecutive year.
Statement on the United States Decision to Again Withhold Critical Funding for…
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, notes with regret the determination by the United States of…
Read story- 30 Jun 2020
- Press Release
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and communities, according to the…
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and…
Read story- 29 Jun 2020
- Press Release
UNFPA calls for urgent funding to protect health and safety of women and girls affected by Syria crisis
29 June 2020, NEW YORK, USA – Millions of Syrian women and girls continue to suffer from gender-based violence (GBV), harassment and increasingly restricted access to life-saving sexual and…
UNFPA calls for urgent funding to protect health and safety of women and girls…
29 June 2020, NEW YORK, USA – Millions of Syrian women and girls continue to suffer from gender-based violence (GBV), harassment…
Read story- 24 Jun 2020
- Press Release
UNFPA announces appointment of new Deputy Executive Directors for Management and Programme
UNFPA, The United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, welcomed today the appointment of Ms. Diene Keita and Mr. Ib Petersen as new Deputy Executive Directors for Programme and for…
UNFPA announces appointment of new Deputy Executive Directors for Management…
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Read story- 19 Jun 2020
- Statement
A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s conscience. As a weapon of war, it subjugates women and men and…
A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s…
Read story- 14 Jun 2020
- Statement
On the Black Lives Matter Protests and other Mass Demonstrations against Systemic Racism and Police Brutality
A desperate yearning for a long-departed mother. Reaching deep from the bowels of fragile humanity. Grasping for breath. Begging for mercy. The entire world heard the tragic cry. The family of…
On the Black Lives Matter Protests and other Mass Demonstrations against…
A desperate yearning for a long-departed mother. Reaching deep from the bowels of fragile humanity. Grasping for breath. Begging…
Read story- 12 Jun 2020
- Statement
Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice
We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against racism and support the peaceful struggle against all forms of discrimination, marginalization and injustice.
Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice
We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against racism and support the peaceful struggle against all forms of…
Read story- 28 May 2020
- Statement
STATEMENT ON YEMEN BY PRINCIPALS OF THE INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE
We are increasingly alarmed about the situation in Yemen. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the country already experiencing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, driven by an unabated…
STATEMENT ON YEMEN BY PRINCIPALS OF THE INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE
We are increasingly alarmed about the situation in Yemen. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the country already…
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