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2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
Two million additional cases of female genital mutilation may occur over the next decade as COVID-19 shutters schools and disrupts programmes that... Read more
Men engagement in ending Female Genital Mutilation is crucial to end this inhuman practice
UNFPA ASRO is launching its regional #MenAgainstFGM campaign aimed at actively engaging men, youth and boys in the fight against of Female Genital... Read more
The Second Regional Cervical Cancer Forum to convene on 27-28 January
The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) organization and UNFPA ASRO will host the Second Regional Cervical Cancer Forum virtually on 27-28 January 2021.
Women and Girls Safe Spaces in Libya: A Story of Courage and Hope
The decade-long conflict in Libya has been a source of violence and unrest causing displacements, and loss of precious human lives and livelihood... Read more
UNFPA stresses on the need to protect women and girls human rights at all stages of migration
The Arab region has witnessed unprecedented levels of human mobility in recent years. It continues to be marked by complex migration patterns, with... Read more
A Child Marriage Story “I was young, I was easily deceived”
For decades, child marriage has been a concern worldwide; it is a human rights violation. Globally, 1 in 5 girls is married, or in union, before her... Read more
The Regional Health Alliance: A partnership towards achieving Health For All By All
Cairo, Egypt, 15 December 2020 – Despite remarkable gains in health over the past few decades, the world is not on track to achieve the health-... Read more
Standing up for human rights more important than ever
Realizing human rights, equal and inalienable for every person, is the most just and meaningful goal of any society. Human rights are universal... Read more
UNFPA appeals for US$ 333.5 million to support its 2021 humanitarian programmes throughout the Arab States
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is appealing for a total of US$ 333.5 million to support its humanitarian programmes... Read more
Seek Support, it is your right: Call a Hotline
UNFPA works with governments and other partners to end GBV by providing support, training, capacity building, and more. It is part of our vision for... Read more