News

Urgent support needed for violence-affected women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by crises within the country. © UNFPA DRC
  • 04 September 2019
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EU-UN Spotlight Initiative High-Level Event: Progress and Perspectives on Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls

26 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

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Call to Action: Ending Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

24 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

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Annual Report

2018 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Accelerating Change

Publication date: 31 Aug 2019

Author: UNFPA, UNICEF

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News

Amid economic exodus, left-behind women begin to feel safe in Venezuela

UNFPA is supporting workshops to train health workers on sexual and reproductive health issues. © UNFPA Venezuela
  • 26 August 2019
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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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News

All-women team provides life-saving humanitarian support in Marawi

Police Officer Chrestine Espinorio, Dr. Nadhira Abdulcarim and social worker Umme Limbona work together to support survivors of violence at a hospital-based crisis centre. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
  • 16 August 2019
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News

Want to end preventable maternal deaths? Spend (at least) six times more by 2030

To achieve zero preventable maternal deaths in 76 high-burden countries, annual spending would need to rise to $7.8 billion by 2030. © UNFPA Jordan
  • 29 July 2019
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News

Women belong at the centre of peace efforts, women UN leaders urge in Afghanistan

Women UN leaders meet with female leaders and advocates in Kabul, Afghanistan. Women's voices must be heard, they emphasized. © Fardin Waezi / UNAMA
  • 24 July 2019
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News

Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
  • 18 July 2019
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