la République du Mali

Active in Mali since 1973, UNFPA develops programmes to improve the quality of reproductive and sexual health services. Nearly half of the population is under the age of 15; contraceptive prevalence is low, and maternal mortality is high. UNFPA supports hard-to-reach groups and adolescents in particular; assists with developing reliable demographic data; and advocates for human rights and gender equality, including the prevention of female genital mutilation and all forms of gender-based violence.