News

Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender violence

South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have seen particularly widespread sexual and gender-based violence, both during and in the aftermath of conflict. © UNFPA DRC

26 September 2019

News

A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises

UNFPA holds sessions raising awareness about gender-based violence, and the availability of support services, in a displacement camp in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

28 May 2019

News

Meet the woman protecting women in Yemen

Bushra has launched the first ever women-run security firm in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

01 May 2019

News

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu

22 January 2019

Speech

Statement of the Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2019

23 January 2019

News

HIV prevention efforts must reach vulnerable girls and young women

Takhona learned to protect herself from HIV from UNFPA's Safeguard Young People programme. © UNFPA Swaziland

10 October 2017

News

Traditional leaders stand up to protect youth from HIV, unintended pregnancy

03 April 2017

News

Somali midwifery school helps tackle harsh conditions for women

<p>Midwifery students graduate from the new Mogadishu Midwifery School in Mogadishu, Somalia. Photo credit: <i>UNFPA Somalia</i> </p>

30 May 2014

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