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  • 05 May 2022
  • Statement

Global health systems must invest in midwives

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 05 May.

Global health systems must invest in midwives

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 05 May.

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  • 27 Apr 2022
  • Press Release

UNFPA receives EDGE Assess and EDGEplus certification

Certifications recognize commitment to gender equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

UNFPA receives EDGE Assess and EDGEplus certification

Certifications recognize commitment to gender equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

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  • 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,…

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  • 14 Apr 2022
  • Statement

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: UNFPA Executive Director Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability to Affected People in Humanitarian Crises

This statement affirms the commitment of the IASC to ensure that Accountability to Affected People (AAP) is central to principled humanitarian action. It also pledges to support Humanitarian…

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: UNFPA…

This statement affirms the commitment of the IASC to ensure that Accountability to Affected People (AAP) is central to principled…

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  • 08 Apr 2022
  • Statement

UNFPA calls for urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls affected by the war in Ukraine

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem “UNFPA is alarmed and deeply concerned about ongoing reports of rape and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) in Ukraine. UNFPA is…

UNFPA calls for urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls…

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  • 07 Apr 2022
  • Statement

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2022

World Health Day 2022: Sexual and reproductive health - a foundation of resilience and well-being for people and planet

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2022

World Health Day 2022: Sexual and reproductive health - a foundation of resilience and well-being for people and planet

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  • 05 Apr 2022
  • Press Release

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…

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  • 30 Mar 2022
  • Press Release

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

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  • 30 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Statement at the launch of The State of World Population 2022

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Virtual Media Briefing on The State of World Population 2022. 

Statement at the launch of The State of World Population 2022

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Virtual Media Briefing on The State of World Population 2022. 

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