In the locality of Boukaya, in the northwest of the Central African Republic, the challenges faced by women and girls are exacerbated by the persistence of armed conflicts and chronic insecurity. Gender-based violence is a daily reality for many, and access to safe and viable economic resources is often out of reach.

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, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk

The Gambia conducted its first ever digital Population and Housing Census in a welcomed move towards enhancing data accuracy and promoting sustainable development. This initiative, supported by UNFPA, is a significant step forward in the country’s commitment to leverage technology for better governance and sustainable socio-economic planning.