Senegal's 'Small Revolution' in Family Planning

13 October 2011

News

Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives

Although the global population is increasing rapidly, demographic trends in different parts of the world diverge wildly. In many parts of Europe, for example, low birth rates have led to declining and ageing populations. Here's a report from The former Republic of Macedonia, one of the countries featured in the 2011 State of World Population.

13 October 2011

Press Release

UNFPA Providing Lifesaving Services to Pregnant Women Affected by Floods in Pakistan

12 October 2011

News

Americans for UNFPA Honours those Who Promote the Rights of Women and Girls

UNFPA Executive Director Dr Babatunde Osotimehin with the two honourees, Juliana Konteh, left, and Savithiri Wijesekera, of Sri Lanka.

07 October 2011

News

One Mother Delivers Triplets in Safety: Others are Not So Lucky

On 15 September, Hawa's three tiny babies were delivered at the maternity shelter by Caesarean section

07 October 2011

News

Encouraging Expectant Mothers in Dadaab to Take Advantage of Obstetric Care

Fatuma Mohammed, who is roughly 8 months pregnant, watches over her two severly malnourished daughters in the intensive care section of the MSF hospital in Dagahaley camp after fleeing a prolonged drought in Somalia. Photo: Lynsey Addario

07 October 2011

News

Desperation Pushes Somali Refugees into Dangerous Territory

In addition to hunger, thirst and fatigue, Somalia women risk sexual assults to get themselves and their children to the camp at Dadaab,Photo:Lynsey Addario

07 October 2011

News

UNFPA Assists Flood Victims in Namibia

Mrs. Dorkas Kapembe-Haiduwa, Secretary General of the Namibian Red Cross Society(in red) thanked UNFPA for its support Photo:UNFPA/Namibia

30 August 2011

News

A Week of Progress for Women and Children

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon(second from right) applaudes among members of the audience at the "Every Women,Every Child" event in support of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health. Photo:UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

21 September 2011

News

Cultural and Human Rights Dimensions of Family Planning in Mozambique

Many couples in Mozambique have large families -- but better knowledge and access to voluntary family planning is helping to reduce the risk to women's health. Photo: UNFPA/Mozambique/Pedro Sa da Bandeira

20 September 2011

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