Press Release

Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

06 February 2011

News

Building Momentum for Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

These girls from Uganda are celebrating the fact that they don't have to undergo female genital mutilation/cutting.

04 February 2011

Press Release

UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka

18 January 2011

Press Release

UNFPA Welcomes Extension of ICPD Programme of Action Beyond 2014

22 December 2010

News

Thoraya Obaid, Leader Who Inspires, Leads from the Front Says UN Secretary-General

The Secretary-General Ms. Obaid and incoming UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. Photo: UNFPA/Jacqueline Daldin.

14 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

Press Release

UNFPA Helps Prevent and Address Gender-based Violence among Pakistan Flood Survivors

29 November 2010

News

New Study Shows High Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Viet Nam

29 November 2010

Press Release

UNFPA Responds to Cyclone Giri in Myanmar

05 November 2010

Statement

Building Peace and Human Security

20 October 2010

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