News

Acceptance of family planning grows in Afghanistan, but myths linger

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Nargis, a midwife, provides family planning counselling in Herat, Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Ahmadullah Amarkhil
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News

Young motherhood threatens girls in rural Cambodia

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Seila, 16, is pregnant with her first child. She dropped out of school to work on her family's farm in Tbong Khmum Province. © UNFPA Cambodia
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News

Majority of maternal deaths take place in crises and fragile conditions

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Rose Yangu, a refugee from South Sudan, after safely giving birth in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Uganda. UNFPA supports safe deliveries in emergency situations. © UNFPA/Eveyln Kiapi
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Statement

UNFPA Hopes Policy Changes Will Lead to Fulfillment of Chinese Couples' Rights on Family Size

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News

Y-Peer Moldova brings sexual health education to vulnerable youth

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Too many young people in the Republic of Moldova lack access to sexual and reproductive health information. Tudor and other youth advocates are working the change that. © UNFPA Moldova
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Video

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Good Health and Well-being

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Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Good Health and Well-being

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Good Health and Well-being

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, talks about what role governments and civil society can play to help the world achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3, which calls for good health and well-being.

Job description

S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA team in the development of innovative, relevant approaches for engagement on issues related to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender.

About UNFPA

We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.

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Before it’s too late: Doctors take on one of the deadliest places for women

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In Kelo, Chad, Dr. Youssifou Savadogo shows a class of nurses and midwives how to identify and address labour complications. © UNFPA/Ollivier Girard
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Statement

A New Era in the Fight against Poverty

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Job description

S/he will also work closely with the Madagascar Ministry of Health Department, NGOs and partners to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity security (RHCS).

About UNFPA

We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.

Learn more

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