News

Vast numbers of women lack decision-making power over their own bodies, says UNFPA flagship report

calendar_today10 April 2019

Marta Paula, from Guinea-Bissau, was hospitalized when she gave birth at 13. Doctors were worried she might die. Today, she calls for young people to have access to family planning. © UNFPA/I. Barbosa
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Speech

52nd Session of the Commission on Population and Development

calendar_today05 April 2019

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Speech

52nd session of the Commission on Population and Development

calendar_today02 April 2019

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Updates

Kenya, Denmark and UNFPA rally partners for action on ICPD

calendar_today02 April 2019

Nairobi Summit co-host Denmark “will continue to show support for ICPD in any way possible,” said Minister of Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs at a side event during the 52nd Session of the Commission on Population and Development. © UNFPA/Usenabasi Esiet
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News

Declaration affirms global support for reproductive health and rights

calendar_today01 April 2019

More than 200 million of women and adolescent girls are not using modern contraceptives even though they want to avoid pregnancy, the 52nd Commission on Population and Development heard today. In Thailand, a UNFPA-supported emergency shelter for pregnant teens. © UNFPA/Ruth Carr
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Press release

Countries agree to accelerate action to fully implement historic plan on population and development, emphasising importance to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

calendar_today01 April 2019

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Updates

25x25: Youth Ambassadors to help pave the way to Nairobi

calendar_today20 March 2019

Twenty-five youth ambassadors, each born 25 years ago, have been selected to advance the goals of the International Conference on Population and Development. © UNFPA Nepal
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News

“We expect respect,” say migrants and refugees

calendar_today21 March 2019

Hatidza* (right) fled the threat of violence in their home country. She is receiving psychosocial support from a UNFPA-supported women's and girls' centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina. © UNFPA/Almir Budimlic
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Updates

UNFPA and Kao Corporation join hands together to create a better future for vulnerable Ugandan girls

calendar_today08 February 2019

EcoSmart Pads, Ltd product developers visited Kanyaryeru Child Support Centre in Kiruhura district, Western Uganda to conduct a product test of their first prototype pads in 2017. While receiving feedback from local girls, EcoSmart Pads provided a menstrual hygiene educational session.
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