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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2023

calendar_today07 August 2023

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Celebrating humanitarian heroes

calendar_today18 August 2022

Celebrating humanitarian heroes

Celebrating humanitarian heroes

Today’s world has many humanitarian crises, but also hundreds of thousands of humanitarian heroes.

This World Humanitarian Day, we are reminded that #ItTakesAVillage to deliver care with care and we invite you to join us to celebrate those who are giving help and hope to those who need it the most.

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Front-line workers restore health, hope and humanity in the direst settings

calendar_today19 August 2022

Midwife Molok connects deeply with displaced communities because she has shared their experiences. © UNFPA Yemen
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Statement

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2022

calendar_today16 August 2022

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Climate Change: Code Red for Humanity

calendar_today18 August 2021

Climate Change: Code Red for Humanity

Climate Change: Code Red for Humanity

The consequences of climate change spare no one. The devastating effects are widespread. During climate crises, gender-based violence increases. Rates of child marriage rise. Maternal and birth outcomes worsen. We must work together to end the climate crisis. 

Let's defend our shared planet and help protect the most vulnerable. Learn more

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On World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA applauds real-life superheroes

calendar_today19 August 2020

In Nepal, Mitraminu Dhakal provides care to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns.
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Escape from Fallujah: Pregnant residents describe life on the run from ISIL

calendar_today19 August 2016

Dignity kits are distributed in a camp in Amiriyat Fallujah. © Tajdid NGO
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Statement

Uniting as one humanity

calendar_today19 August 2016

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