News

Sound of Silence: Dealing with the Legacy of Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War

Hasija was one of the first women to testify before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in a case of war rape, in 1996. Her hometown of Rakitnica was set ablaze during the war and her family was expelled. Her father and brother did not survive. Photo credit: Armin Smailovic/Sarajevo, 2010

17 March 2014

Press Release

More Support Still Needed for Health, Protection of Women and Girls 100 Days After Typhoon Haiyan

19 February 2014

Press Release

UNFPA Official Hails Heroism of Haiyan Health Workers

31 January 2014

News

First Tacloban Born Baby in 2014

A picture of the baby girl and her mother Vivian Aplaca.

31 December 2013

News

UNFPA Provides Support for Women and Girls as Humanitarian Situation Deteriorates in Central African Republic

Young people line up at the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Bangui, one the sites where thousands of people have taken refuge from the latest surge in sectarian violence ravaging Central African Republic. UNFPA has deployed emergency assistance to displaced women and youth affected by the fighting, delivering dignity and safe birth kits, as well as life-saving supplies. Photo © UNFPA CAR

19 December 2013

Press Release

Women’s Health Critical for Recovery in Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, Says UNFPA Executive Director

16 December 2013

News

Volunteers Provide Aid and Hope in Wake of Super Typhoon

Photo © OCHA

12 December 2013

News

In Typhoon’s Terrible Wake, Women Continue to Give Birth Bravely

Mylin, 27, gave birth last week in a tiny makeshift exam room in Palo, a devastated city of 65,000 south of Tacloban. UNFPA has procured a maternity hospital in a container, which is now on its way and due to be set up next week. Photo © William A. Ryan/UNFPA

04 December 2013

News

Jordanian Midwife Delivers for Syrian Refugees

Muneera Sha'aban at the clinic, supported by UNFPA and the Jordan Health Aid Society in Za'atari camp for Syrian Refugees Photo © Ra'ad Adayleh

15 August 2013

News

Responding to the Needs of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

13 June 2013