Updates

Italy’s commitment to ending female genital mutilation and supporting UNFPA’s core resources

01 Nov 2024

After learning about the harms of female genital mutilation through the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme, Khadija now walks miles to raise awareness in her community, urging others to end the practice and protect future generations. © UNFPA / Fahmia Al-Fotih
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Statement

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them

01 November 2024

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News

UNFPA supports stepped-up efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Zimbabwe

Olivia Nyangasi shares her story at the launch of the “Not in my Village” campaign. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
  • 16 October 2024
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News

Unleashing the potential of adolescent girls in India through life skills education

Zohra Fatima, 15, plays cricket with her friends at the Madrasa Islamia Anjuman Mufidul Islam in Bihar. © UNFPA India
  • 10 October 2024
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News

Attacked, understaffed, underfunded: Healthcare shortages endanger pregnant women in north-west Syria

Medical workers perform an operation at Idlib Maternity Hospital. © UNFPA/ Abdul Razzaq Zakzouq
  • 23 October 2024
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News

In Sudan, city’s last remaining hospital shelled: “We need support now”

A newborn in Al-Saudi Maternity Hospital after large portions of the hospital were demolished in artillery fire. © Al-Saudi Maternity Hospital
  • 28 October 2024
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News

Responders to Nigeria’s flood crisis are themselves affected by crisis

The streets of Maiduguri, Nigeria, are flooded following torrential downpours. Flash floods have affected millions across multiple countries. © UNFPA Nigeria
  • 21 October 2024
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Midwives are delivering babies safely in remote areas of Bangladesh

Published on: 23/10/2024

During her recent visit to Bangladesh, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem met three young women who are helping mothers deliver their babies safely in the district of Gaibandha, in the far northwest of the country.

In this video, she explains how midwives are making a difference in this remote area, with support from UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.

Learn more about how UNFPA supports midwifery around the world.

Annual Report

Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2023

Publication date: 01 Aug 2024

Publisher: UNFPA

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World Menopause Day

18 October 2024

Global

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