News

In Myanmar communities torn apart by conflict, youth centres nurture health, learning and well-being

The centres provide young people with knowledge about their bodies, relationships and health. © UNFPA Myanmar Thein Zaw Win
  • 21 October 2019
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News

Global efforts show progress on making women and girls feel safe

The comprehensive sexuality education workshops in Jujuy create safe spaces for youth to speak freely. © UNFPA Argentina/Clara Campos
  • 30 September 2019
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News

Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender violence

South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have seen particularly widespread sexual and gender-based violence, both during and in the aftermath of conflict. © UNFPA DRC
  • 26 September 2019
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Updates

As Nairobi Summit approaches, time to move from talk to action on commitments

26 Sep 2019

From left to right and top to bottom: Saitoti Torome, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Planning at Kenya's National Treasury; UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem; and Rasmus Prehn, Development Cooperation Minister of Denmark. © UNFPA/Usenabasi Usiet
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Join Us on the Road to Nairobi!

26 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

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News

Ensuring safe deliveries in a humanitarian crisis in Maguindanao

Dr. Samama speaks to Ms. Tugay at a local clinic in conflict-affected Maguindanao, Philippines. © UNFPA Philippines/Kim Ian Tiu
  • 29 August 2019
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Resources

Counting the Hard to Count in a Census

Resource date: Jul 2019

Author: US Census Bureau, UNFPA, USAID

This paper presents the four primary reasons why any population may be hard to count (HTC), four broad strategies for successfully addressing those challenges, and guidance on specific populations which have historically been HTC across national contexts. In doing so, it will help to produce higher quality census data and a culture in which those hardest to reach are prioritized.

This technical note is part of a series on Select Topics in International Censuses, exploring matters of interest to the international statistical community.

Resources

Census Data Archiving and Preservation

Resource date: Jul 2019

Author: US Census Bureau, UNFPA, USAID

This paper provides information on internationally recognized standards on special procedures and protocols for the archiving and preservation of individual census records.

This technical note is part of a series on Select Topics in International Censuses, exploring matters of interest to the international statistical community.

Updates

Northeastern Nigeria Call to Action sparks collective push to address gender-based violence in humanitarian response

13 Aug 2019

In Northeastern Nigeria, the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence in Emergencies is transforming the way humanitarian actors address this critical issue. © UNFPA Nigeria
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Updates

Luxembourg announces over €6.7M in new funding for UNFPA

06 Aug 2019

Mr. Manuel Tonnar, Director at the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Directorate, meets UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at UNFPA headquarters in New York. © UNFPA
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