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In Somalia, 100 mothers pledge not to subject daughters to female genital mutilation
MOGADISHU, Somalia – When Halima* was eight, she underwent female genital mutilation under the blade of her mother, a traditional birth attendant (... Read more
7 things you might not know about child marriage
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Around the world, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, romance and commitment – an occasion, perhaps, to get engaged... Read more
UNFPA and UNICEF call for a region free of Female Genital Mutilation
AMMAN/CAIRO, 7 February 2022- “Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The theme of this year is ‘... Read more
A crisis within a crisis: Increased investment critical to end female genital mutilation as COVID-19 rages on
Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the International Day of Zero... Read more
For gender-based violence survivors in Palestine, a little assistance goes a long way
WEST BANK, Palestine – After receiving psychosocial and well-being services at the UNFPA-supported Women and Girls Safe Space for gender-based... Read more
United Nations Population Fund and TENA bring empowering theme of ‘Age of Renewal’ to EXPO 2020
Dubai, UAE – 25 January 2022 - In an effort to dispel social stigma around menopause in the Arab world, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) -... Read more
Mobile health units are saving lives in Libya
“I feared for the life of my child more than my own but thankfully we both were saved,” said Rahma, a migrant from Niger.
International development, health and humanitarian agencies announce bold plans for Regional Health Alliance
Motivated by their shared goal to achieve stronger collaboration and better health for all, international development, health and humanitarian... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2021
As the world endures a third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot forget that we are also on the cusp of the fifth decade of the AIDS pandemic.... Read more
Joint Statement on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
25 November 2021 – Today marks the beginning of the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Globally, violence against women and... Read more