News

Graduating Health Pioneers in the World’s Youngest Country

Newly graduated midwives and nurses celebrate as they obtain their diplomas from the Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery in South Sudan. Photo: © UNFPA/South Sudan

21 October 2013

News

Towards Ending Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin (right), the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura (centre), and the Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, Tewodros Melesse, are visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo in an effort to deepen political commitment in the fight against sexual violence in the country. Photo: © Alexandra Sicotte-Levesque/UNFPA

08 October 2013

In the News

Giving birth in the DRC – in pictures

Dr Along Diana Andersen does the rounds, together with nurses, examining post- and prenatal patients in the maternity ward of Mosango hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: © Sven Torfinn/Panos/H4+

08 October 2013

Press Release

Africa Puts Rights of Women and Youth at Heart of Continent’s Future Development

07 October 2013

In the News

UNFPA Moves to Promote Condom Use Among Malawi Youth

06 October 2013

Press Release

African Ministers Urged to Lead on Issues of Freedom, Equality, Justice and Dignity in Future Development Agenda

03 October 2013

News

Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend

02 October 2013

In the News

Africa 'Ultimate Testing Ground' in Bid to End Poverty

26 September 2013

In the News

In Republic of Congo, a Revolution in Maternal Health

18 September 2013

News

Young People in Uganda Share Stories and Views on Adolescent Pregnancy

Getting the message out: students wore their advocacy slogans to the debate. Photo © UNFPA Uganda Country Office

28 August 2013