- News
A league of extraordinary women: Real life super heroes
Women are defying the odds to secure the rights of their friends, sisters and countrywomen.
Read story
- Updates
Spotlight on Kenya ahead of the Nairobi Summit
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hailed the strong partnership between his government and UNFPA during a meeting with UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, at State House in Nairobi today.
Read story
- Updates
ICPD25: Gender equality needed for “unlocking the full potential of a country”
"I saw embarrassment on my mother’s face when I asked her questions regarding sexuality and relationships with boys," said Cecile Nshimirimana*, a student in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura. Without information or…
Read story
- Updates
In 1994, a revolution started – it's time we finish it
Millions of women and girls have yet to see these promises fulfilled.
Read story
- Updates
Canada convenes parliamentarians to accelerate achievement of ICPD Programme of Action
The 7th International Parliamentarians’ Conference, co-hosted by UNFPA’s strategic partner Canada, focused on creating an enabling environment for gender equality and sexual reproductive and health and rights.
Read story
- News
Carmen Barroso and Childbirth with Dignity Foundation win 2016 UN Population Award
Women's health and rights took centre stage at yesterday's United Nations Population Award ceremony, held at UN Headquarters in New York. The UN honoured Brazilian social scientist Carmen Barroso and the…
Read story
- News
Five of the greatest sexual health advances since the birth of the UN
The United Nations was founded 70 years ago. In that time, the world has seen enormous advances in sexual and reproductive health. These changes have helped policymakers recognize that healthy and empowered women are…
Read story
- Events
Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly
On 22 September 2014, world leaders gathered in New York for a United Nations General Assembly special session (UNGASS) to discuss the progress and achievements of the goals of the landmark International Conference on…
Read story
- News
Harnessing the potential of Africa’s youth
UNITED NATIONS, New York – The growing number of young people in Africa could offer enormous potential gains to the continent, but only if their needs are met and their rights are fulfilled. This was the central message…
Read story