In the News

Family Planning in Ethiopia

10 January 2014

News

It Takes a Market to get Men to Use Condoms in Africa. Here's How.

The studies are a collaborative effort between Population Services International (PSI) and UNFPA.  Photo © Mwana Bermudas.

17 December 2013

News

UNFPA Provides Support for Women and Girls as Humanitarian Situation Deteriorates in Central African Republic

Young people line up at the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Bangui, one the sites where thousands of people have taken refuge from the latest surge in sectarian violence ravaging Central African Republic. UNFPA has deployed emergency assistance to displaced women and youth affected by the fighting, delivering dignity and safe birth kits, as well as life-saving supplies. Photo © UNFPA CAR

19 December 2013

In the News

Saving Mothers' and Babies' Lives in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Photo: © Sven Torfinn/Panos/H4+

20 November 2013

News

Experts call for Youth Empowerment, Sexual and Reproductive Health

14 November 2013

Press Release

World Bank Group, UNFPA, Pledge to Improve Maternal and Reproductive Health of Women and Adolescent Girls in Africa’s Sahel Region

11 November 2013

News

Family Planning Conference Highlights Political Commitment and the Importance of Youth

Balanish Gamada (left) is one of three million volunteer leaders mobilized across Ethiopia to provide counselling and help increase the use of health services, including family planning. She is responsible for a population of 38,000 in her local administrative district of Aleltu, close to the capital Addis Ababa. Photo © UNFPA/Etienne Franca

12 November 2013

News

Providing ‘Safe Spaces’ for Adolescent Girls in Niger

Young girls share their impressions about how they are already benefitting from the ‘safe space’ programme with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Osotimehin. Photo credit: UNFPA Niger/Moussa Abdou Saley

08 November 2013

In the News

UN, World Bank Boost Support for Women’s Health, Girls’ Education in Africa’s Sahel

07 November 2013

Opinion

Act Now, Act Big to End Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

06 November 2013