To lift people out of poverty, countries will need stronger and better social protection systems. But to sustainably eradicate poverty, they will need to create many more jobs.
To lift people out of poverty, countries will need stronger and better social protection systems. But to sustainably eradicate…
Read storyToday, as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the world has an unprecedented opportunity to focus on the power of girls to drive progress and transform our world.
Today, as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the world has an unprecedented opportunity to focus on the power…
Read storyPopulation ageing and urbanization are major global issues of the 21st century. While cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and over is also rising. Rapid urbanization is…
Population ageing and urbanization are major global issues of the 21st century. While cities are growing, their share of…
Read storyUnited Nations entities call on States to act urgently to end violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) adults, adolescents and children.
United Nations entities call on States to act urgently to end violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
Read storyUNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, commends world leaders on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – a significant achievement in the history of development. The…
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, commends world leaders on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…
Read storyStatement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board.
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board.
Read storyNearly 60 million people are forcibly displaced by conflict, war and persecution, the largest number since the United Nations was created 70 years ago in the ashes of the Second World War. And due to…
Nearly 60 million people are forcibly displaced by conflict, war and persecution, the largest number since the United Nations was…
Read storyYoung people are driving change towards a better future for all in every corner of the world. They are leading global action on climate change, campaigning to end discrimination, speaking out to…
Young people are driving change towards a better future for all in every corner of the world. They are leading global action on…
Read storyWomen and adolescent girls also face much greater risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, violence and forced marriage during conflicts and natural disasters. One of the priorities of UNFPA, the United…
Women and adolescent girls also face much greater risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, violence and forced marriage during…
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