Two Districts in Northern Ethiopia Declare an End to Female Genital Cutting

20 February 2011

News

Key UNFPA Priorities Highlighted Throughout the Commission on the Status of Women

This year's Commission on the Status of Women focused on access to education, training, science and technology. Photo: Lynsey Addario.

03 March 2011

In the News

UN Agency Executive Boards Spotlight Equity and Development

07 February 2011

News

Working with Police in South Sudan to Assist Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Group work exploring the causes of gender-based violance in South Sudan. Photo: Silje Heitmann.

20 January 2011

Press Release

UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka

18 January 2011

News

Providing Support to Sudanese Returning Home to Vote

Most of returnees of Southern Sudan are expected to relocate to cities of the region rather than resettle in their traditional villages, which lack roads and health services. Photo :Silje Heitmann.

10 January 2011

News

New Research Analyzes Intersections between Women’s Rights, Religion and Politics

07 January 2011

Press Release

UNFPA Welcomes Extension of ICPD Programme of Action Beyond 2014

22 December 2010

News

To be a Woman in Nepal

Low status and political participation, heavy work loads, domestic violence and lack of access to health services are among the factors that keep Nepalese women from excercising their basic human rights. Photo:Peter Bruyneel

09 December 2010

News

Manual on Human Rights-based Approach to Programming Launched

09 December 2010

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