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Maternity Foundation and UNFPA launch new Arabic language version of a popular digital health tool to improve quality training of midwives in the Arab region
New York/Cairo/Copenhagen, 24 November 2022 - Maternity Foundation and the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) have just launched an Arabic version... Read more
Ending gender-based violence in a world of 8 billion: How a new term, reproductive violence, helps confront an old problem
Reproductive violence includes any form of abuse, coercion, discrimination, exploitation or violence that compromises a person’s reproductive... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022
Violence against women and girls happens everywhere. It prevails in homes, schools, businesses, parks, public transport, sport arenas and,... Read more
UNFPA gives thanks to the United States for its continued support to communities impacted by the Syria crisis
With generous funding totaling $15.8 million in 2022, the support of the United States is enabling UNFPA to continue safeguarding the health and well... Read more
UNFPA welcomes Canada’s continued support to communities throughout the Arab region
With generous funding totaling Can$ 16.8 million in 2022, UNFPA’s longstanding partnership with the Government of Canada is enabling the delivery of... Read more
Reclaiming hope and justice for survivors of sexual violence during drought and hunger crisis in Somalia
UNFPA in Somalia is scaling up its humanitarian operations providing quality, life-saving, confidential and timely mitigation and response services... Read more
UNFPA appeals for $113.7 million as women and girls’ needs soar in Horn of Africa
New York, 16 November 2022 - UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched an appeal for US$113.7 million to scale up... Read more
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
New York, 15 November 2022 – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public... Read more
Arab Girls’ Summit: A space for girls and young women to make their voices heard
Amman/Cairo, 11 October 2022- On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, the “Arab Girls’ Summit” is being held for the first time, from... Read more
Stolen childhood and shattered dreams, the reality of child marriage
Trapped at homes, prevented from going to schools, isolated from their families, friends and communities - this is the life of most child brides.... Read more