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Joint Statement by UNFPA, UNICEF, OHCHR, UN Women, WHO on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN... Read more
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: We cannot abandon the people of Gaza
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 30 January 2024 – The allegations of involvement of several UNRWA staff in the heinous attacks on Israel on 7 October are... Read more
Enhancing maternal health in the Central African Republic with Italy’s support
BANGUI, The Central African Republic – A €5 million funding injection from Italy to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency,... Read more
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, One in five people in the Central Sahel needs humanitarian aid: Now is the time to turn words into action
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 12 January 2024 – The crises gripping the Central Sahel are exacerbating humanitarian and protection needs and threatening to... Read more
The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency launches US $1.2 billion humanitarian appeal as crises devastate women and girls’ health and rights
New York, 12 December 2023 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has issued a pressing call for US$1.2 billion to... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November)
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is becoming alarmingly... Read more
UNFPA reinforces Humanitarian Leadership in West & Central Africa
The UNFPA West and Central Africa regional office recently organized a groundbreaking Regional Humanitarian Leadership Programme aimed at equipping... Read more
UNFPA signs MoU with West Africa Health Organisation
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in UNFPA's efforts to build upon the successful partnership within the framework of Universal... Read more
Sustained financial support and access are urgently needed to save lives in Niger and Sahel region
DAKAR, 1 September 2023 –The Regional United Nations (UN) agencies are concerned that millions of people are at severe risk unless humanitarian aid... Read more
UNFPA in Niger: Vital Support for Refugees and IDPs in Ouallam
The Ouallam refugee site in the Tillaberi region in Western Niger has received support from UNFPA with the deployment of midwives to assist pregnant... Read more