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Just like your mother? Seven ways motherhood has changed (or not) in the last 25 years
In 1994, the world was transforming. Motherhood would never been quite the same.
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UNFPA, civil society groups meet for first time ahead of Nairobi Summit
Civil society participants say they are looking forward to the opportunity to review what has and has not worked in the past 25 years.
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Vast numbers of women lack decision-making power over their own bodies, says UNFPA flagship report
Across 51 countries, only 57 per cent of women who are married or in a relationship are able to make their own choices about sexual intercourse, contraception use and health care.
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Kenya, Denmark and UNFPA rally partners for action on ICPD
Kenya and Denmark, co-hosts of this year’s Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, joined UNFPA to mobilize political support and galvanize partnerships in advance of the conference.
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Declaration affirms global support for reproductive health and rights
Countries re-affirmed global support for the ICPD Programme of Action, and called upon leaders and organizations around the world to accelerate efforts to achieve its goals
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Explainer: What is the ICPD and why does it matter?
It marked a revolution in thinking about women's reproductive health and rights.
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25x25: Youth Ambassadors to help pave the way to Nairobi
At SheDecides Day, 25 young leaders called for reinvigorated efforts to achieve the goals of the ICPD.
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“We are working against all odds”: Despite progress, FGM and child marriage numbers cause alarm
“We’re needing to speed up,” said UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem at a high-level event.
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Leaders call for securing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Kenya’s largest slum
“When sleeping women awake, mountains move,” said Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA’s Executive Director, quoting a Kenyan proverb at an event in the sprawling Kibera informal settlement.
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