News

“Why me?” – Stigma, lack of information leave Myanmar youth in the dark on HIV

Condoms at a UNFPA-supported mobile clinic. Sithu, 21, did not know how to protect himself from HIV. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming

10 January 2019

News

In Burundi, sexual health education helps youth protect themselves, their futures

Young people outside a youth-friendly health centre in Kamenge, Bujumbura. © UNFPA/Chiara Frisone

18 January 2019

News

Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

“We have been traveling for a week without being able to sleep, take a shower or eat well. I get tired easily, and have vomiting and headaches," said Mariana, who is five months pregnant. © UNFPA Peru

28 February 2019

News

Female Islamic preachers call for women’s rights, contraception in Niger

In this Islamic study group, older women bring up questions that younger women are too embarrassed to raise. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia

27 February 2019

News

118-truck convoy delivers urgent aid to stranded residents in Rukban, Syria

UNFPA brought critical reproductive health supplies to resident of the settlement, where conditions are dire. © UN in Syria

16 February 2019

Press Release

The Nairobi Summit to Advance the ICPD Programme of Action

18 January 2019

Resources

UNFPA Humanitarian Response in Yemen 2019

Resource date: Feb 2019

Author: UNFPA Yemen

News

Surviving Ebola: “I was so afraid to die and be put in a body bag”

18 February 2019

News

Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia

14 February 2019

Resources

Your rights: Information for women and young people with disabilities

Resource date: 2018

Author: UNFPA

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