News

Reproductive rights realized for too few women and girls

A doctor discusses family planning issues with women at the UNFPA-supported Mchinji Hospital in Malawi. © UNFPA/Pirilani Semu-Banda

11 March 2015

News

Strengthening support for the war-weary women of South Sudan

A refugee woman and her child take shelter in a camp in Upper Nile State, South Sudan. Throughout the country, conditions remain treacherous for women's and girls' health. © Hannah McNeish/IRIN

15 December 2014

News

Sierra Leone saves lives with sunlight

Because of a UNFPA-supported solar suitcase, the Kondembaia health unit, in Koinadugu, Sierra Leone, now has power at night. Photo credit: UNFPA/Sierra Leone

10 September 2014

News

“I will keep very strong”: An Ethiopian girl fights to delay marriage

Kadiga Mohammed fought her parents' decision to have her marry an older cousin at age 16. Photo credit: Abraham Gelaw

05 June 2014

News

Connecting mothers-to-be with health clinics in rural Zambia

Olivia Kaunda (left) relaxes outside the Luvuzi maternity waiting home at the Luvuzi Rural Health Clinic. Photo credit: UNFPA Zambia/Zandonda

04 June 2014

News

Somali midwifery school helps tackle harsh conditions for women

Midwifery students graduate from the new Mogadishu Midwifery School in Mogadishu, Somalia. Photo credit: UNFPA Somalia

30 May 2014

News

The colour purple, changing the future of Afghan mothers

From left to right: Aqela, Masooma and Fatima, students at the Community Midwifery School in Kabul. Photo credit: Maria Blanco Lora/UNFPA.

09 May 2014

News

Parliamentarians Spotlight Rights of Women and Girls

A photo presentation at the 6th International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo credit: EPF/Kristian Pohl

28 April 2014

Press Release

Global Parliamentarians Mark Twentieth Anniversary of "Revolution" in International Development

23 April 2014

News

Empowering Youth to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Madame Chantal Compaoré, First Lady of Burkina Faso (centre) with Aissata Camara (left) and other young participants invited to take part in the side-event on ending female genital mutilation/cutting. Photo credit: Aissata Camara

12 March 2014

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