Training helps Filipino police officer uncover human trafficking case

Carmela Bastes (standing), a social welfare officer with the Tacloban City Social Welfare Development Office, promotes awareness on gender-based violence and human trafficking in communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Photo credit: UNFPA Philippines

18 June 2014

News

Schools for Husbands gaining ground in rural Niger

Community members learn about reproductive health care at a School for Husbands in the Maradi Region of Niger. Photo credit: APANEWS

17 June 2014

News

Africa launches historic campaign to end child marriage

People attend a rally opposing child marriage in Monrovia, Liberia, in 2012. Photo credit: UN Photo/Emmanuel Tobey

09 June 2014

Press Release

At least two women each hour fall victim to sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, says UNFPA

06 June 2014

News

“I will keep very strong”: An Ethiopian girl fights to delay marriage

Kadiga Mohammed fought her parents' decision to have her marry an older cousin at age 16. Photo credit: Abraham Gelaw

05 June 2014

News

Somali midwifery school helps tackle harsh conditions for women

Midwifery students graduate from the new Mogadishu Midwifery School in Mogadishu, Somalia. Photo credit: UNFPA Somalia

30 May 2014

News

In South Sudan, 200,000 pregnant women may need urgent care

Pregnant women attend a health seminar at a UNFPA-run health centre in the Tomping displacement camp in Juba, South Sudan. Photo credit: UNFPA/Tim McKulka

19 May 2014

Statement

Statement on the International Day of Families

15 May 2014

News

Women, Girls Must Top Development Agenda

Women and girls must be a priority, said participants in a high-level debate at the United Nations. Photo Credit: UNFPA/Omar Kasrawi

04 April 2014

Media Advisory

How Critical are Human Rights, Equality to Development?

01 April 2014

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