News

Famine confirmed in Gaza – pregnant women and newborns at acute risk

calendar_today25 August 2025

A woman feeds her children in front of their tent in a displacement camp in western Gaza City. © UNFPA Palestine/Hardy Skills.
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News

International humanitarian law flouted as health and aid workers are targeted in conflicts around the world

calendar_today18 August 2025

On 30 March 2025, a rescue operation in Tal Al Sultan, Rafah, Gaza, recovered the bodies of 15 humanitarian workers from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, the Palestinian Civil Defense and the United Nations. The available information indicates that they were killed by Israeli forces on 23 March and buried under the sand.
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Statement

As health and aid workers face record attacks, leaders must act

calendar_today14 August 2025

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Video

Listen to this mother's plea for the children of Gaza

calendar_today29 August 2025

Listen to this mother's plea for the children of Gaza

Listen to this mother's plea for the children of Gaza

“Does the world not hear us?”

This is Inas, a mother of three who wakes up every morning desperate to find food for her children.

With no clean water, safe spaces, or education, over 500,000 people are suffering from starvation in Gaza.

Listen to Inas' plea and help UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—deliver life-saving support.

Video

What does a hungry child wish for in Gaza?

calendar_today27 August 2025

What does a hungry child wish for in Gaza?

What does a hungry child wish for in Gaza?

Imagine a hunger that never ends, one that threatens your very life.

What would you wish for your next meal?

See what Kareem is dreaming about and help UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—deliver lifesaving care.

Video

Famine declared in Gaza as mothers starve to keep their children alive

calendar_today22 August 2025

Famine declared in Gaza as mothers starve to keep their children alive

Famine declared in Gaza as mothers starve to keep their children alive

Famine has been declared in Gaza.

Mothers are starving to keep their children alive.

They need a ceasefire now and the sustained, rapid and significantly scaled-up delivery of aid.

Donate to help UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—deliver lifesaving care.

Statement

Gaza Famine a Catastrophe for Mothers and Infants

calendar_today22 August 2025

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Press release

UNFPA urges governments to act on climate and gender at Global Symposium ahead of COP30

calendar_today31 July 2025

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Speech

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

calendar_today14 April 2025

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Speech

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director at the PMNCH High-Level Panel – SRHR as a Catalyst for Social and Economic Rights: Advancing Health, Equity, and Development

calendar_today09 April 2025

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