- 20 Jan 2024
- Statement
UNFPA calls for scale-up of humanitarian aid and improved access to sexual and reproductive health care for the women and girls of Gaza
After more than 100 days of conflict, Gaza is unrecognizable. The numbers tell a shocking story, with an unprecedented 2.2 million people in need of aid, and 1.9 million people displaced. Over 24,000…
UNFPA calls for scale-up of humanitarian aid and improved access to sexual and…
After more than 100 days of conflict, Gaza is unrecognizable. The numbers tell a shocking story, with an unprecedented 2.2…
Read story- 12 Jan 2024
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, One in five people in the Central Sahel needs humanitarian aid: Now is the time to turn words into action
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 12 January 2024 – The crises gripping the Central Sahel are exacerbating humanitarian and protection needs and threatening to reverse development gains. In 2024, some 17…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, One in five…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 12 January 2024 – The crises gripping the Central Sahel are exacerbating humanitarian and protection needs…
Read story- 22 Dec 2023
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
As we reflect on the challenging year that has passed, we are reminded of the peace that is missing in our world – the fervent wish of the millions of women and girls UNFPA serves. In 2023, conflicts…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
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Read story- 09 Dec 2023
- Statement
Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to humanity still speaks to us today, louder than ever, calling for dignity…
Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to…
Read story- 01 Dec 2023
- Statement
Ending inequalities and empowering communities are key to vanquishing AIDS pandemic
The world has made remarkable strides in curbing the AIDS pandemic. There is much to celebrate: New HIV infections have dramatically slowed, and AIDS-related deaths are down 51 per cent from 2010.…
Ending inequalities and empowering communities are key to vanquishing AIDS…
The world has made remarkable strides in curbing the AIDS pandemic. There is much to celebrate: New HIV infections have…
Read story- 01 Dec 2023
- Statement
All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to bodily autonomy
Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The International Day for Persons with Disabilities is a moment to recognize the…
All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to…
Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The…
Read story- 22 Nov 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem during the Security Council open briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
UNFPA deplores the loss of life in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the escalating crisis since October 7th. We are deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of all women and…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem during the Security…
UNFPA deplores the loss of life in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the escalating crisis since October 7th.…
Read story- 17 Nov 2023
- Statement
Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones, and this must end
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is becoming alarmingly widespread in their digital lives.
Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones…
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is…
Read story- 16 Nov 2023
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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create “safe zones” in Gaza
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 16 November 2023 – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the establishment of any ”safe zone” in Gaza that is set up without the agreement…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 16 November 2023 – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the…
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