News

Diamonds are scarce – sexual and reproductive health information shouldn’t be

Nsenga Malu has had nine children since her marriage at age 15. She was not given any information about family planning until her most recent child was born. © UNFPA DRC

14 December 2021

News

Equal opportunities for girls with intellectual disabilities in Ukraine

"Come On, Let's Play" brings children together for games and life skills, including girls with disabilities, helping to to promote inclusion and empowerment. © UNFPA Ukraine/Andrii Krepkikh

09 December 2021

Press Release

Das Race Goal, an Esports Competition Combining Soccer and RC Racing With The Virtual World held at BMW Welt, to Support United Nations Population Fund’s Mission

07 December 2021

Publication

International Technical and Programmatic Guidance on Out-of-School Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)

An evidence-informed approach for non-formal, out-of-school CSE programmes that aims to reach young people from left-behind populations

Publication date: 16 Nov 2020

Publisher: UNFPA

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To secure an equal future, girls need equal access to digital tools and information

Adolescent girls in Nepal listen to the Rupantaran radio programme, which has reached more than 40,000 adolescents with information about health, services and human rights. During the pandemic, the programme also addressed concerns such as mental health and online safety. © UNFPA Nepal

06 October 2021

Publication

The journey towards comprehensive sexuality education - Global status report

Number of pages: 72

Publication date: 03 Nov 2021

Publisher: UNESCO, UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, Education 2030

News

Young leaders blaze the trail toward a more equitable future

Maimuna Khatun, 18, lives in a displacement camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, where she volunteers as an interpreter at a learning centre. She also teaches community members about sexual and reproductive health. “I don’t know what lies ahead in my future,” she told UNFPA, adding, “I wish to transfer my knowledge to the next generation.” © UNFPA Bangladesh

11 August 2021

News

Gender equality is the key to a better future for all, world leaders and youth activists agree at Paris Forum

“It is now time to deliver,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the opening ceremony of the Generation Equality Forum. © Service photo du Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

30 June 2021

News

COVID-19 heightened menstruation challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean; action and investment needed

Indigenous adolescents from in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, participate in a workshop on menstrual health and hygiene. ©UNFPA Nicaragua/Diter Bonilla

28 May 2021

News

Girl advocates in India step up to protect health, human rights amid the pandemic

18 May 2021

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