Press release

Joint UNFPA-Unitaid venture backed by major EU funding aims to eliminate the leading cause of mothers dying in childbirth in Africa

calendar_today20 March 2024

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Statement

Joint statement by OHCHR, UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UNICEF and UNOPS on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

calendar_today26 February 2024

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News

A glimmer of hope for women and girls as a sexual and reproductive health clinic reopens in Sudan’s West Darfur State

calendar_today23 January 2024

A woman receives medical care at the UNFPA-supported Ardamata health clinic in El Geneina, West Darfur State, Sudan. © UNFPA Sudan
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News

Tackling the hidden mental health crisis in Yemen

calendar_today08 January 2024

A woman receives counselling at a UNFPA-supported specialized mental health centre in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
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News

“Part of the solution”: Men and boys in Uganda work to stop cycles of gender-based violence

calendar_today24 November 2023

Village health team member Timothy Mbene Masereka shares information about gender-based violence among his community. © Spotlight Initiative/Timothy Webster
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News

A new flour mill offers unexpected respite from threats of violence in Sudan

calendar_today16 November 2023

A woman walks back from a newly-built flour mill in Shanisha, Blue Nile State. Women and girls in Sudan face constant threats of harassment and violence as they travel long distances, often alone, to reach basic essential services. © UNFPA Sudan 
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Updates

New funding from the European Union to ensure over a million women and girls receive life-saving assistance in Yemen

calendar_today12 October 2023

Funded by the EU Humanitarian Aid, Al Mokha Hospital's maternity unit, the primary facility on Yemen's west coast, safeguards the childbirth safety of over 400,000 residents, particularly women facing pregnancy complications. © UNFPA Yemen
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News

Against the odds, Malawian girl overcomes child marriage, agonizing labour and obstetric fistula

calendar_today11 September 2023

Jacqueline developed an obstetric fistula when she gave birth at age 16. © UNFPA Malawi
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News

3 months on from the earthquakes, 5 reasons women and girls in Syria and Türkiye still need your support

calendar_today05 May 2023

UNFPA delivers dignity kits and basic health service support to people living in a temporary camp in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. UNFPA and local partners are providing psychosocial support, dignity kits and health services across temporary camps in Syria and Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye/Gözde Kumru Uçak
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News

Violence plagues women and girls amid Yemen’s relentless conflict

calendar_today28 February 2023

Case workers visit clients, monitor their welfare and refer them to services when needed. © UNFPA Yemen
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