- 09 Dec 2023
- Statement
Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to humanity still speaks to us today, louder than ever, calling for dignity…
Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to…
Read story- 07 Dec 2023
- Media Advisory
Launch of the UNFPA Humanitarian Action 2024 Overview
Members of the press are invited to attend the virtual launch of the UNFPA Humanitarian Action 2024 Overview on Tuesday, 12 December 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 am EST. UNFPA is appealing for $1.2…
Launch of the UNFPA Humanitarian Action 2024 Overview
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Read story- 01 Dec 2023
- Statement
Ending inequalities and empowering communities are key to vanquishing AIDS pandemic
The world has made remarkable strides in curbing the AIDS pandemic. There is much to celebrate: New HIV infections have dramatically slowed, and AIDS-related deaths are down 51 per cent from 2010.…
Ending inequalities and empowering communities are key to vanquishing AIDS…
The world has made remarkable strides in curbing the AIDS pandemic. There is much to celebrate: New HIV infections have…
Read story- 01 Dec 2023
- Statement
All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to bodily autonomy
Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The International Day for Persons with Disabilities is a moment to recognize the…
All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to…
Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The…
Read story- 27 Nov 2023
- Press Release
The global climate crisis is putting women and girls in extreme danger, UNFPA warns in new data
New York, 27 November 2023 – The global climate emergency threatens any chance of women and girls achieving gender equality in the countries most vulnerable to climate change, according to new data…
The global climate crisis is putting women and girls in extreme danger, UNFPA…
New York, 27 November 2023 – The global climate emergency threatens any chance of women and girls achieving gender equality in…
Read story- 22 Nov 2023
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem during the Security Council open briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
UNFPA deplores the loss of life in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the escalating crisis since October 7th. We are deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of all women and…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem during the Security…
UNFPA deplores the loss of life in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the escalating crisis since October 7th.…
Read story- 21 Nov 2023
- Press Release
Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
GENEVA/NEW YORK, 21 November 2023 --- Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for Action released…
Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
GENEVA/NEW YORK, 21 November 2023 --- Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes…
Read story- 17 Nov 2023
- Statement
Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones, and this must end
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is becoming alarmingly widespread in their digital lives.
Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones…
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is…
Read story- 16 Nov 2023
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create “safe zones” in Gaza
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 16 November 2023 – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the establishment of any ”safe zone” in Gaza that is set up without the agreement…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 16 November 2023 – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the…
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