News

A Song for Cameroon

07 December 2011

News

Worldwide Focus on Family Planning Begins at West African Forum

The family planning conference in Senegal is meant to address, among other issues, the needs of young mothers like this one, shown at a clinic in the countryside. Photo: Joe Penney

30 November 2011

Statement

Promoting Greater Support for Voluntary Family Planning

29 November 2011

Press Release

Galvanize Greater Political, Financial Support for Family Planning, UNFPA Urges Leaders at Landmark Conference in Senegal

29 November 2011

News

A Look at How Ethnic Beliefs Affect Maternal and Child Health in Four Countries

06 December 2011

News

Twenty-five Children: A Safety Net in Kenya’s Poorest Region

14 October 2011

In the News

Senegal's 'Small Revolution' in Family Planning

13 October 2011

News

Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives

Although the global population is increasing rapidly, demographic trends in different parts of the world diverge wildly. In many parts of Europe, for example, low birth rates have led to declining and ageing populations. Here's a report from The former Republic of Macedonia, one of the countries featured in the 2011 State of World Population.

13 October 2011

News

Encouraging Expectant Mothers in Dadaab to Take Advantage of Obstetric Care

Fatuma Mohammed, who is roughly 8 months pregnant, watches over her two severly malnourished daughters in the intensive care section of the MSF hospital in Dagahaley camp after fleeing a prolonged drought in Somalia. Photo: Lynsey Addario

07 October 2011

News

UNFPA Assists Flood Victims in Namibia

Mrs. Dorkas Kapembe-Haiduwa, Secretary General of the Namibian Red Cross Society(in red) thanked UNFPA for its support Photo:UNFPA/Namibia

30 August 2011

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