News

Survivors of gender-based violence in Sri Lanka at risk as crucial protection services shutter

The Jaffna Social Action Centre used to offer life-skills training for survivors of gender-based violence, but has had to drastically reduce its services as Sri Lanka is engulfed by the worst socioeconomic crisis the country has ever experienced. © UNFPA Sri Lanka
  • 19 September 2022
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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the devastating floods in Pakistan

02 September 2022

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Resources

Humanitarian Bulletin, Snapshot of Women and Girls in Sri Lanka: Update 1 - 13 July 2022

Resource date: Jul 2022

Publisher: UNFPA

Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948, with serious consequences for the most vulnerable people. It is estimated that nearly 5.3 million people are now in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, including 5.4 million women of reproductive age.

UNFPA is responding by supporting sexual and productive health and preventing and responding to gender-based violence.

News

Sri Lanka’s once robust health system nears collapse amid crisis – and pregnant women pay the price

Some 215,000 women are currently pregnant in Sri Lanka and 145,000 will give birth in the next six months. File image from 2019. © UNFPA Sri Lanka/Ruvin De Silva
  • 08 August 2022
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Press Release

UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million to meet the urgent needs of 2 million women and girls affected by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka

08 August 2022

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Resources

UNFPA Bangladesh Situation Report - April-June 2022

Resource date: Jul 2022

Author: UNFPA Bangladesh

UNFPA is providing humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh to affected Bangladeshi communities and Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. Under the 2022 Joint Response Plan, 1.46 million people, including 919.000 Rohingya refugees, are targeted for humanitarian assistance.

UNFPA is providing services for sexual and reproductive health, and prevention and response to gender-based violence, with a focus on women, youth and adolescents.

Updates

The Government of Korea allocates US$ 2 million for women and girls in Ukraine and Moldova

18 Jul 2022

Korea’s funds will support UNFPA to scale up life-saving services in Ukraine and Moldova. © UNFPA Moldova/Eduard Bîzgu
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Updates

As the climate crisis intensifies, Australia and UNFPA work together to address family planning needs in Pacific Island countries

27 Jun 2022

Family members from Tanna Island, Vanuatu, gather to work in the garden and collect food for their evening meal. Under the Australian Government-funded Transformative Agenda programme, UNFPA works to end unmet need for family planning in Vanuatu and other Pacific Island countries. © UNFPA/Niki Kuautonga
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News

Fighting the stigma of living with HIV in Sri Lanka

The HIV prevalence rate in Sri Lanka is estimated at less than .1 per cent but self-stigma may prevent some people living with HIV from being reflected in national data. © UNFPA Sri Lanka
  • 01 June 2022
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Resources

Super Typhoon Odette Response in the Philippines Situation Report #6 & #7 – 15 March-30 April 2022

Resource date: Apr 2022

Author: UNFPA Philippines

UNFPA is responding to the special needs of women and adolescent girls, following the "Super Typhoon Odette" in the Philippines. The response includes providing access to sexual and reproductive health care and information, and protecting women and girls from gender-based violence in typhoon-affected areas.

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