News

10 things you didn’t know about the world’s population

calendar_today13 April 2015

These 10 facts about the world show signs of enormous progress – yet still not enough. © UNFPA/Anna Adhikari
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Universal Access to Reproductive Health: Progress and Challenges

Publication date

Jan 2016

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

102

Publication

Universal Access to Reproductive Health: Progress and Challenges

Universal access to reproductive health affects and is affected by many aspects of life. It involves individuals’ most intimate relationships, including negotiation and decision-making within these relationships, and interactions with health providers regarding contraceptive methods and options.

This report seeks to identify areas where reproductive health has advanced or not according to four main indicators: Adolescent birth rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, unmet need for family planning rate, proportion of demand for contraception satisfied.

Video

Maternal Health Thematic Fund Video

calendar_today04 January 2016

Maternal Health Thematic Fund Video

Maternal Health Thematic Fund Video

Statement

World Launches Historic Drive to End Poverty, Transform Humanity

calendar_today31 December 2015

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News

Giving women choices: Family planning options increase in rural Ethiopia

calendar_today05 January 2016

Semira Umer, a health extension worker in northern Ethiopia, often counsels women on family planning. She says almost every married woman in the area now knows about the contraceptive options available. ©UNFPA Ethiopia/Mulugeta Ayene
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Publication date

2025

Resources

Information note on the United Nations Population Award

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News

Youth advocates take on child marriage, gender inequality in Albania

calendar_today14 December 2015

Throughout her adolescence, Gina* was pressured to leave school and get married. Today, she is a youth advocate, working to promote the rights and well-being of other young girls. © Observatory for Children’s Rights
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Press release

Essential Health Needs of Women Often Neglected in Assistance after Natural Disasters, Conflicts

calendar_today03 December 2015

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State of World Population 2015

Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

2015

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

136

State of World Population

State of World Population 2015

Shelter From The Storm - A transformative agenda for women and girls in a crisis-prone world

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Video

If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

calendar_today02 December 2015

If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

Ugandan musicians promote condom use to save lives. Read more about this hit music video.

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