News

Youths Vow to Protect Themselves and Others

Phakama("Rise,Stand Up"), a theatre troupe in South Africa, educates audiences about HIV and AIDS. Actors shown here perform a scene emphasizing the importance of caregiving to those with virus.

22 December 2011

News

Cutting the Carbon Footprint in South Africa

A woman who works at a rooibostea farm in South Africa carries a crop. Working collectively, the farmers have been successful marketing the tea locally and abroad, providing a model of economic sustainability. Photo@UNFPA

14 December 2011

Opinion

UNFPA Chief Speaks About HIV, Maternal Health and Leadership

09 December 2011

News

Landmark Action on Midwifery

Swaziland - A midwife listening to the foetal heart rate. Photo@UNFPA

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

News

UNFPA Supports Iran’s 2011 Census

An enumerator at work in southern Tehran in November. Staff from UNFPA and the Statistical Center of Iran also helped with the census.

23 November 2011

News

A Malawi Newborn With a Potent Message

22 November 2011

Opinion

The World is Home to 7 Billion People, But How Far Have We Come?

02 November 2011

7 Billion Reasons to Empower Women

31 October 2011

In the News

As World Passes 7 Billion Milestone, UN Urges Action to Meet Key Challenges

UN Secretary -General Ban Ki-moon and UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin,at a press conference to mark the day that the world's population is projected to reach 7 billion. Photo: UN Photo/Mark Garten

31 October 2011

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