- 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- 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…
Read story- 26 Aug 2024
- Statement
Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA at the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS
I am pleased to be here with you for this Second Regular Session of the Executive Board. I thank the President and the rest of the Bureau for their support and guidance in preparing for this session…
Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA at the Second Regular…
I am pleased to be here with you for this Second Regular Session of the Executive Board. I thank the President and the rest of…
Read story- 19 Aug 2024
- Statement
Open Letter to the Member States of the UN General Assembly, on behalf of the IASC Principals
This World Humanitarian Day, our staff and volunteers around the world will stand in solidarity to spotlight the horrifying toll of armed conflicts on their colleagues and on all civilians,…
Open Letter to the Member States of the UN General Assembly, on behalf of the…
This World Humanitarian Day, our staff and volunteers around the world will stand in solidarity to spotlight the horrifying toll…
Read story- 15 Jul 2024
- Statement
The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s rights
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous…
The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s…
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General,…
Read story- 11 Jul 2024
- Statement
To leave no one behind, count everyone
For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their diversity. To end inequality, to find and grow peace and prosperity, to weave more threads of…
To leave no one behind, count everyone
For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their diversity. To end…
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