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UNFPA calls again to stop targeting health facilities in Syria
Cairo, 27 November 2019 - Once again, health facilities are repeatedly targeted during hostilities in Syria, where an attack in the Ihsam suburb of Idlib countryside damaged two hospitals, one for... Read more
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it... Read more
On day one of the Regional Consultations on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics
On day one of the Regional Consultations on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Participants underline the centrality of reliable data and its exchange Amman, Jordan - 25 November 2019 - On the... Read more
UNFPA expressed grave concern over the shelling in Qah IDP camp
Cairo, 22 November 2019 - UNFPA Regional Director for Arab States, Dr. Luay Shabaneh expressed his grave concern over the shelling in Qah IDP camp near the Turkish border in Idlib, Northern Syria... Read more
UNFPA/IDRC are holding the Regional Consultation On Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Workshop
UNFPA Arab States Regional Office (ASRO), UNFPA Population and Development Branch at headquarters and International Development Research Center MENA Regional Office (IDRC) are holding a workshop on... Read more
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world for women and girls
NEWS RELEASE Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world for women and girls NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 November 2019 - The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in... Read more
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 day one recap
World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organizations, young people, business leaders and community groups began unveiling their commitments to end preventable maternal death, meet all... Read more
UNFPA calls for protection of women and adolescent girls in northeastern Syria and end to hostilities
“UNFPA is extremely concerned about the current situation in northeastern Syria,” said Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund. “The military operation poses... Read more
GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!
Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the traditional roles that society has dictated for generations. More and more are saying no to child marriage and... Read more
Marking the International Day of the Girl, UNFPA launches publication to highlight the strength of Syrian adolescent girls
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is pleased to announce the launch of Unbroken, a publication that showcases the remarkable resilience and potential of adolescent... Read more