News

Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

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A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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Publication date

Dec 2020

Author

Andrea Nove, Ingrid K Friberg, Luc de Bernis, Fran McConville, Allisyn C Moran, Maria Najjemba, Petra ten Hoope-Bender, Sally Tracy, Caroline SE Homer

Resources

Infographic on Impact of Midwives Study

This infographic highlights key findings from a new study led by UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives, published in the Lancet Global Health on 1 December 2020. The study discusses the potential impact of increasing coverage rates of midwife delivered interventions in preventing and saving millions of maternal and newborn lives, unsafe abortions and still births.

Events

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020

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Compendium of Indicators on Female Genital Mutilation

Publication date

Dec 2020

Author

UNFPA, UNICEF

Number of pages

92

Publication

Compendium of Indicators on Female Genital Mutilation

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Video

Enough is Enough! Isha Sesay's message on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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Enough is Enough! Isha Sesay's message on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Enough is Enough! Isha Sesay's message on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

  

Statement

Stand up and say ‘enough’ to violence

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Video

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem's Message on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV

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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem's Message on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem's Message on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV

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Press release

“We’ve had enough of violence against women and girls. It’s time for justice.” New UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Isha Sesay joins the fight to end violence against women, female genital mutilation and child marriages

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Press release

Playing for change and the United Nations Population Fund announce "Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice" - A Facebook exclusive in celebration of the United Nations 75th anniversary

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News

Ukraine steadfast in tackling gender-based violence, despite pandemic-related increases

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Amid a surge in calls for help, counsellors and police are pivoting to new modes of communication. Image courtesy of Ternovyy Viktor
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