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  • 15 Mar 2022
  • Press Release

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…

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  • 13 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Stop Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine

“Today, we call for an immediate cessation of all attacks on health care in Ukraine. These horrific attacks are killing and causing serious injuries to patients and health workers…

Stop Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine

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  • 10 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol

The bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol is an egregious act, turning cradles into graves in an instant. I condemn such a blatant contempt for international humanitarian law and the…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the bombing of the…

The bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol is an egregious act, turning cradles into graves in an instant. I condemn such…

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  • 08 Mar 2022
  • Statement

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2022

Women and girls pay a heavy price during conflicts and emergencies.

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2022

Women and girls pay a heavy price during conflicts and emergencies.

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  • 24 Feb 2022
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on women and girls in Ukraine

As fighting escalates in Ukraine, UNFPA warns of the impacts on women and girls.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on women and girls in…

As fighting escalates in Ukraine, UNFPA warns of the impacts on women and girls.

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  • 01 Feb 2022
  • Statement

A crisis within a crisis: Increased investment critical to end female genital mutilation as COVID-19 rages on

Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

A crisis within a crisis: Increased investment critical to end female genital…

Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the…

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  • 13 Dec 2021
  • Press Release

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…

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  • 07 Dec 2021
  • Press Release

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

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  • 02 Dec 2021
  • Press Release

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…

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