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19 August 2018
Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kofi Annan, who throughout his exemplary career worked tirelessly for a more just and peaceful world, based on our shared humanity and fundamental values... Read more

19 August 2018
Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2018

Women and girls uprooted by war or disaster are at heightened risk of rape, exploitation and abuse. Yet reaching a refugee camp or other places where humanitarian services are available does not... Read more

12 August 2018
Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Youth Day 2018

We want to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and make good on our pledge to leave no one behind. We want to build lasting peace. Therefore, young people belong at the centre of our collective... Read more

12 August 2018
News

Safe spaces for Syrian women and girls: havens from despair

The conflict in Syria has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, displaced half the population and left 13.1 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Half of the displaced,... Read more

4 August 2018
Statement

Statement by UNFPA Regional Director for the Arab States, Dr. Luay Shabaneh, on the attack on Al Tharwa Hospital in Hodeidah

Cairo, 4 August 2018 – We are extremely shocked by the attack on Yemen’s largest hospital in Hodeidah. Al-Thawra hospital serves as a major neonatal care facility with some 400 deliveries taking... Read more

2 August 2018
News

First prosecution of an FGM case in Somalia

Somalia announces its first ever prosecution of an FGM case after the passing of a 10-year-old child from severe bleeding due to an FGM occurrence.

1 August 2018
Press Release

90,000 pregnant women at risk from the escalating conflict in Hodeidah

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund is extremely concerned of the escalating situation in Hodeidah, placing women and girls of childbearing age... Read more

1 July 2018
Statement
Statement attributable to Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Director for the Arab Region, on the Humanitarian Situation in southern Syria

Statement attributable to Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Director for the Arab Region, on the Humanitarian Situation in southern Syria

We are following with utter concern the devastating news out of southern Syria, and are dismayed at confirmed reports that two maternal health... Read more

25 June 2018
News
Midwife escapes death after being denied maternal health care

Midwife escapes death after being denied maternal health care

Najat, a trained midwife, was well aware of the dangers of pregnancy and childbirth. But when her own health needs and professional judgment clashed... Read more

20 June 2018
News
This World Refugee Day, recognizing the strength and courage of refugees

This World Refugee Day, recognizing the strength and courage of refugees

As violence consumed her home in Aleppo, Ghalia’s parents and brother were killed. Ghalia, now 33, fled to Al-Hasakeh, in north-eastern Syria, to... Read more

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