- 19 Apr 2022
- Press Release
Women and girls in Ukraine and neighboring countries require urgent support
Nearly two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues to cause terrifying suffering, destruction and displacement, taking a disproportionate toll on women and girls. Women and children…
Women and girls in Ukraine and neighboring countries require urgent support
Nearly two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues to cause terrifying suffering, destruction and displacement,…
Read story- 05 Apr 2022
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UN agencies launch innovation challenge to support women's empowerment, maternal health, reproductive rights
UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, the World Intellectual Property Organisation, and the International Telecommunication Union are pleased to announce their first ever Joint…
UN agencies launch innovation challenge to support women's empowerment,…
UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, the World Intellectual Property Organisation, and the International…
Read story- 30 Mar 2022
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Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA report
War, humanitarian emergencies create conditions for unintended pregnancies to climb further
Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA…
War, humanitarian emergencies create conditions for unintended pregnancies to climb further
Read story- 15 Mar 2022
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Women and girls continue to pay a heavy price in Yemen as the conflict slips further from global view
Seven devastating years of fighting have left 23.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen, a country that is struggling with a dire economic crisis, damaged infrastructure, and a…
Women and girls continue to pay a heavy price in Yemen as the conflict slips…
Seven devastating years of fighting have left 23.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen, a country that is…
Read story- 13 Dec 2021
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Women and girls’ needs require urgent attention as climate shocks, conflict and COVID fuel humanitarian crises
Natural disasters, intensified by climate change, conflict and the continuing coronavirus pandemic, are driving up humanitarian needs and displacement worldwide, taking a devastating and…
Women and girls’ needs require urgent attention as climate shocks, conflict and…
Natural disasters, intensified by climate change, conflict and the continuing coronavirus pandemic, are driving up humanitarian…
Read story- 07 Dec 2021
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Das Race Goal, an Esports Competition Combining Soccer and RC Racing With The Virtual World held at BMW Welt, to Support United Nations Population Fund’s Mission
Popular esports personalities will race at BMW Welt in Munich to raise awareness and funds for social investment programmes
Das Race Goal, an Esports Competition Combining Soccer and RC Racing With The…
Popular esports personalities will race at BMW Welt in Munich to raise awareness and funds for social investment programmes
Read story- 02 Dec 2021
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UNFPA launches bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ symbol to demand protection from online violence
In a bid to end rising online violence, UNFPA—the United Nations agency dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights and ending gender-based violence—has launched bodyright, a new…
UNFPA launches bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ symbol to demand protection from…
In a bid to end rising online violence, UNFPA—the United Nations agency dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health and…
Read story- 15 Nov 2021
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In follow-up to the Nairobi Summit, High-Level Commission calls for urgent, ambitious action to end alarming disparities in sexual and reproductive justice
The first report of the independent advisory body comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a harrowing setback in women and girls’ rights
In follow-up to the Nairobi Summit, High-Level Commission calls for urgent,…
The first report of the independent advisory body comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a harrowing setback in…
Read story- 09 Nov 2021
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Playing for Change and the United Nations announce "Peace Through Music: A Global Event for the Environment"
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY BAABA MAAL, BEN HARPER, BLACK PUMAS, GIOVANNI HIDALGO, JACK JOHNSON, JAKE SHIMABUKURO, KEB’ MO’, LINIKER, MICKEY HART, PAULA FUGA, RHIANNON GIDDENS, RODRIGO Y GABRIELA,…
Playing for Change and the United Nations announce "Peace Through Music: A…
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