News

“I have my life back”: How one mother in Senegal is thriving after obstetric fistula

calendar_today31 January 2024

Women from the village of Fass Gounass band together to learn and spread the word about obstetric fistula among their community. © UNFPA Senegal/Ndeye Dieynaba Ndiaye
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News

One year on, Joint Innovation Challenge winners keep up the fight against gender-based violence

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SafeYOU’s Natalie Marcaryan, Mariam Torosyan and Lilit Shakhulyan were among the winners of the 2022 Joint Innovation Challenge. © SafeYOU
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News

Heroes in pink: Lao midwives supporting rights and saving lives

calendar_today29 January 2024

Midwifery students Apsy Kamsing (right) and Panin Chanthavong (left) work as interns at the Xieng Khouang central hospital while earning their diplomas in Lao PDR. © UNFPA Lao PDR/Fatima-Zahra Benyahia
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Updates

The 8th International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action

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Parliamentarians and experts at the 2018 International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action convened in Ottawa, Canada. © Wellington Imagery
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Events

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024
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Publication date

Dec 2023

Author

UNFPA, UNICEF

Number of pages

32

Publication

Technical Note: Developing Anti-FGM Laws Aligned with Human Rights

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Publication date

Apr 2021

Resources

UNFPA Environmental Efficiency Strategy 2021-2025

The UNFPA Environmental Efficiency Strategy (EES) provides a framework, inspired by the ISO 14001:2015 standard, that will help the UNFPA achieve the 45% reduction target, as well as the environmental targets mentioned in the UNFPA Strategic Plan, while mainstreaming environmental considerations into operations, programs, and policies.
 

Publication date

Mar 2021

Resources

UNFPA Environmental Vision

The Environmental Efficiency Vision defines the environmental objectives of the UNFPA and is the driver for implementing its EMS as to maintain and improve its environmental performance. It reflects the commitment of top management and is signed by the Executive Director.

Updates

Enhancing maternal health in the Central African Republic with Italy’s support

calendar_today23 January 2024

A mother and her newborn in the maternity ward of the Birao district hospital. ©UNFPA the Central African Republic
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News

“We are the experts on disability”: Advocate Angeline Chand urges inclusive disaster preparedness and response in Fiji

calendar_today01 December 2023

Angeline Chand is an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities in Fiji and across the Pacific. ©UNFPA/Patrick Rose
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