News

Tide is Turning Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

In the past, almost all Somali girls were cut.  But the Joint Programme aims to change that for the next generation

22 May 2012

In the News

Nearly $30 Million Raised for Reproductive and Maternal Health in the Philippines

18 May 2012

News

Agreement Strengthens Protection of Reproductive Health and Rights in Nine CIS Countries

17 May 2012

Press Release

Executive Director Encourages Thailand to Support Young People's Reproductive Health and Rights

16 May 2012

News

Ethiopia Accelerates Training of Midwives

Some of the first graduates of the Accelerated Midwifery Programme at Shashemene Health Science College take an oath to strive to ensure that no woman should die giving life and no child would be born with HIV.

15 May 2012

Press Release

Maternal Deaths Halved in 20 Years, but Faster Progress Needed

16 May 2012

Media Advisory

Decision Makers, Development Experts to Highlight Importance of Population Issues at Istanbul Meeting

14 May 2012

News

Seeking a New Life, and Finding Hardship, in the Marketplaces of Ghana

The 15-year-old girl Sharifa, left fled the north after her parents died and her grandmother tried to marry her off. Sahada, right, also fled after she was married off against her will.  Photo: Shira Levine

21 May 2012

Press Release

UNFPA Salutes Landmark Agreement to Advance the Health, Rights and Well-being of Young People

02 May 2012

News

People, Population Dynamics and Sustainable Development: The Link between Cairo and Rio

19 April 2012

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