News

Building the Future of Africa by Empowering Women and Youth

Ms. Trina S. Haque, Sector Manager for the World Bank Group's Health, Nutrition and Population in West and Central Africa; Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund; and H.E., Ms. Maikibi Kadidiatou Dandobi, Minister of Population, Promotion of Women and Protection of Children of Niger.

11 March 2014

News

UNFPA Provides Support for Women and Girls as Humanitarian Situation Deteriorates in Central African Republic

Young people line up at the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Bangui, one the sites where thousands of people have taken refuge from the latest surge in sectarian violence ravaging Central African Republic. UNFPA has deployed emergency assistance to displaced women and youth affected by the fighting, delivering dignity and safe birth kits, as well as life-saving supplies. Photo © UNFPA CAR

19 December 2013

Opinion

Act Now, Act Big to End Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

06 November 2013

Statement

UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls

26 August 2013

News

Responding to the Needs of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

13 June 2013

News

UNFPA Donates Reproductive Health Supplies to Save Lives in Central African Republic

Heads of maternity services pledged to put to good use the lifesaving supplies sent to the Central African Republic in the wake of fierce fighting and displacements. Photo © UNFPA/CAR

01 May 2013

Statement

Ending Gender-Based Violence in Times of Crisis

21 November 2012

News

Keeping a Focus on Women and Young People at the General Assembly

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the Countdown to 2015 breakfast meeting on 23 September.

27 September 2012

News

Saying No: 16 Days Against Gender Violence

A 16-day international effort to end violence against women and girls started Nov. 25. Here, a girl tends her family's shop in the Philippines. Photo: Joe Penney

02 December 2011

News

Searching for Solutions: Violence Against Women in the South Pacific

20 October 2011