News

In Mogadishu, Nothing Is Simple

"Lack of equipment is endemic in this area ofthe country, there is nothing," said Dr. Mohamed Yusuf, director of the Somalia Medina hospital in the capital. Photo: Dominic Nahr/Magnum Photos

05 January 2012

News

UNFPA Gives Ambulances and Other Equipment to Senegal

UNFPA ave $1.5 million in medical equipment to Senegal in December 2011, including 10 ambulances, shown here in front of the presidential palace in Dakar.

23 December 2011

Press Release

UNFPA Helps Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Flood-Affected Areas in the Philippines

23 December 2011

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

‘Your Life, Your Rights, Your Contraception’

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, executive director of UNFPA (second from left) and President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal (right) at the family planning conference in Dakar.

07 December 2011

News

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

14 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

News

A Week of Progress for Women and Children

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon(second from right) applaudes among members of the audience at the "Every Women,Every Child" event in support of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health. Photo:UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

21 September 2011

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