- 23 Apr 2025
- Press Release
DRC: UN Officials Raise Alarm at the Dramatic Impact of Prolonged Conflict on Women and Children, Including Increased Risk of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence on Displaced People
New York/Geneva, 23 April 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary General on…
DRC: UN Officials Raise Alarm at the Dramatic Impact of Prolonged Conflict on…
New York/Geneva, 23 April 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms.…
Read story- 15 Apr 2025
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on two years of conflict in Sudan
Two years into the conflict in Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of this crisis.
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on two years of…
Two years into the conflict in Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of this crisis.
Read story- 14 Apr 2025
- Speech
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
It is an honor for me to join you at this esteemed Forum. Since its establishment four years ago, UNFPA has been present at every session, a testament to our unflinching support for the crucial…
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Fourth Session of…
It is an honor for me to join you at this esteemed Forum. Since its establishment four years ago, UNFPA has been present at every…
Read story- 11 Apr 2025
- Speech
Closing remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Last year’s 57th session of this Commission celebrated ICDP30. It drew record participation. This year again, this Commission garnered considerable engagement from Member States, civil society, from…
Closing remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 58th…
Last year’s 57th session of this Commission celebrated ICDP30. It drew record participation. This year again, this Commission…
Read story- 11 Apr 2025
- Press Release
UNFPA Launches The Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations
New York, 11 April 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables, is announcing the launch of The…
UNFPA Launches The Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations
New York, 11 April 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE…
Read story- 09 Apr 2025
- Speech
Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director at the PMNCH High-Level Panel – SRHR as a Catalyst for Social and Economic Rights: Advancing Health, Equity, and Development
Since 1994 and the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Principle 1 of the Programme of Action affirming that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and…
Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director at the PMNCH High-Level…
Since 1994 and the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Principle 1 of the Programme of Action…
Read story- 07 Apr 2025
- Press Release
UNFPA and Partners Launch Midwifery Accelerator to Confront Maternal Health Crisis
New York, 7 April 2025 – On World Health Day, and at the opening of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58), UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, and…
UNFPA and Partners Launch Midwifery Accelerator to Confront Maternal Health…
New York, 7 April 2025 – On World Health Day, and at the opening of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and…
Read story- 07 Apr 2025
- Statement
We can and must end preventable maternal deaths
Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can…
We can and must end preventable maternal deaths
Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and…
Read story- 07 Apr 2025
- Speech
Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Commission on Population and Development
Happy World Health Day! What better day to begin our deliberations on ICPD progress and the important theme of health and well-being for all at all ages. Health is the very cornerstone of sustainable…
Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Commission…
Happy World Health Day! What better day to begin our deliberations on ICPD progress and the important theme of health and well-…
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