News

Scarce Funding Creates Uncertain Future for Refugees in the Republic of Congo

UNFPA Representative David Lawson handling out a dignity kit to a refugee.

12 June 2011

News

UN Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director visit Nigeria to Promote Women’s and Children’s Health

25 May 2011

News

Using Mobile Phones to Tackle Fistula in Tanzania

A patient beams with joy after a successful fistula surgery made possible through mobile phone funds transfer. Photo: Lisa Russell.

23 May 2011

News

World Parliamentarians Appeal for Investing in Girls

Ms. Mari Simonen, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director(External Relation, UN Affairs and Management), delivering her statement at theG8/20 Global Pariliamentarians Summit on Girls and Population. Photo:Scorpix/Raphael Damaret

24 May 2011

In the News

Ministers Briefed on 'State of the World's Midwifery' at World Health Assembly

19 May 2011

News

Protecting the Indigenous Forest Dwellers of Republic of Congo

The very existence of the Republic of Congo's indigenous forest dwelling peoples is threatened. UNFPA supports implementation of a progressive new law that aims to protect them and preserve their way of life.

19 May 2011

News

Training Midwives to Care for the Mothers of South Sudan

Students at Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery enacting a critical birthing situation.

19 May 2011

News

Tackling Taboos to Condom Use in Ethiopia and Elsewhere

In Ethiopia married women are an inportant group to educate about the risks of HIV

07 June 2011

News

Dignity Kits: Helping Displaced Yemeni Women Move About Freely

Having culturally appropriate clothing makes it easier for displaced Yemeni girls and women to move freely around the IDP camps. Photo UNDP/Yemen

20 April 2010

Statement

Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning

11 April 2011

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