News

Least responsible, hardest hit: New UNFPA brief explores climate change’s disproportionate harm on people of African descent

calendar_today21 March 2023

UNFPA’s new advocacy brief, “In Our Words: Voices of Women of African Descent for Reproductive and Climate Justice”, explores how climate change disproportionately harms women of African descent. © UNFPA Brasil/Eduardo Cavalcanti
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Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

Dec 2022

Number of pages

34

Publication

In our words: Voices of Women of African Descent for Reproductive and Climate Justice

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News story

In a deadly typhoon’s wake, a women-led mobile facility meets sexual and reproductive health needs

calendar_today14 March 2022

The Women's Health on Wheels facility in Saint Bernard in Typhoon Rai/Odette-affected Southern Leyte was stationed next to a school compound being used as an evacuation camp. The team held a day for pregnant women who were provided with sexual and reproductive health services and gender-based violence information sessions. © UNFPA Philippines
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Statement

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2022

calendar_today07 April 2022

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Statement

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2022

calendar_today08 March 2022

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News

Crisis after the storm: needs soar for women and girls in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

calendar_today03 February 2022

A UNFPA staff member walks to a damaged health centre in Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines ©UNFPA Philippines
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News story

Pregnant women’s needs grow as Tropical Storm Ana wreaks havoc in southern Malawi

calendar_today16 February 2022

Dignity kits containing menstrual pads, soap and underwear help women and girls affected by Tropical Storm Ana maintain their hygiene and reduce their risk to violence. © UNFPA
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News story

Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana

calendar_today11 February 2022

In the wake of Tropical Storm Ana, more than 200 dignity kits containing hygiene items like reusable menstrual pads and safety items like whistles and flashlights were distributed to women in Maganja da Costa District, Zambezia Province. © UNFPA Mozambique/Hidayat Kassim
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Statement

Statement by the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on the climate crisis

calendar_today03 November 2021

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Video

Climate Change: Code Red for Humanity

calendar_today18 August 2021

Climate Change: Code Red for Humanity

Climate Change: Code Red for Humanity

The consequences of climate change spare no one. The devastating effects are widespread. During climate crises, gender-based violence increases. Rates of child marriage rise. Maternal and birth outcomes worsen. We must work together to end the climate crisis. 

Let's defend our shared planet and help protect the most vulnerable. Learn more

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