- 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
- Press Release
H.E. Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh of Jordan, and the National Alliance to End Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Ethiopia receive the 2024 United Nations Population Award
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 11 July 2024 – The laureates of the 2024 United Nations Population Award are H.E. Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, in the individual category and the National Alliance to End Female…
H.E. Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh of Jordan, and the National Alliance to End Female…
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 11 July 2024 – The laureates of the 2024 United Nations Population Award are H.E. Dr. Haifa Abu…
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…
Read story- 11 Jul 2024
- Statement
Joint statement by UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS and UN Women calling for sexual and reproductive health and rights for all
In April, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, governments renewed their commitment and determination to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the 1994 International…
Joint statement by UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS and UN Women calling for sexual…
In April, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, governments renewed their commitment and determination to accelerate…
Read story- 27 Jun 2024
- Speech
Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology Shaping an Equitable Future for All
I welcome you to the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology. UNFPA is very pleased to facilitate –in partnership with our co-Chairs, the Government of the Bahamas and the Government of Luxembourg. Over…
Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the ICPD30…
I welcome you to the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology. UNFPA is very pleased to facilitate –in partnership with our co-Chairs…
Read story- 25 Jun 2024
- Press Release
UNFPA launches research challenge to ensure sexual and reproductive health and rights inform global climate solutions
New York, 25 June 2024 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with academic partners, is pleased to announce the launch of Climate Change XX: Women’s…
UNFPA launches research challenge to ensure sexual and reproductive health and…
New York, 25 June 2024 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with academic partners…
Read story- 19 Jun 2024
- Speech
10th International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and dear friends, I greet you in peace – the fervent wish of women and girls everywhere in the world. Calls to stop the bombs echo around the…
10th International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and dear friends, I greet you in peace – the fervent wish of women and girls…
Read story- 18 Jun 2024
- Statement
Hearing and healing survivors of sexual violence is essential to lasting peace
Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Hearing and healing survivors of sexual violence is essential to lasting peace
Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in…
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