- 11 Nov 2022
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the crisis in Somalia
“A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia. The country has been blighted by the longest and most severe drought in recent history, which is expected to continue well into 2023. Entire communities are…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the crisis in Somalia
“A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia. The country has been blighted by the longest and most severe drought in recent history,…
Read story- 08 Nov 2022
- Press Release
The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit endorses a justice framework to accelerate commitments and counter backlash against sexual and reproductive health and rights
8 November 2022 – The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Follow-up has launched a groundbreaking new report making sexual and reproductive justice a vehicle for delivering on…
The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit endorses a justice framework to…
8 November 2022 – The High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Follow-up has launched a groundbreaking new report…
Read story- 13 Oct 2022
- Press Release
Women and girls among those most impacted by Haiti’s multiple crises
PORT-AU-PRINCE / NEW YORK, 13 October 2022 – The health system has been brought to its knees in Haiti following the gang blockade of the country’s principal fuel terminal in the capital Port-au-…
Women and girls among those most impacted by Haiti’s multiple crises
PORT-AU-PRINCE / NEW YORK, 13 October 2022 – The health system has been brought to its knees in Haiti following the gang blockade…
Read story- 10 Oct 2022
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl 2022
Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing their full potential? A girl’s life should begin…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…
Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look…
Read story- 16 Sep 2022
- Media Advisory
UNFPA’s Events during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly
The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly will be held in New York from from 13 September to 20 September. UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, will organize…
UNFPA’s Events during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly
The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly will be held in New York from from 13 September to 20 September. UNFPA,…
Read story- 05 Sep 2022
- Statement
Window of opportunity to prevent famine in Somalia is closing
Joint statement on behalf of the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, 05 September 2022.
Window of opportunity to prevent famine in Somalia is closing
Joint statement on behalf of the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, 05 September 2022.
Read story- 02 Sep 2022
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the devastating floods in Pakistan
Our hearts go out to the people of Pakistan during this devastating time, as heavy monsoon rains have flooded a third of the country, affecting more than 33 million people, of whom an estimated 650,…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the devastating…
Our hearts go out to the people of Pakistan during this devastating time, as heavy monsoon rains have flooded a third of the…
Read story- 16 Aug 2022
- Statement
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2022
Around the world, there are multiple intersecting and complex crises affecting humankind – from conflict to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, from escalating climate impacts to sharp commodity price…
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian…
Around the world, there are multiple intersecting and complex crises affecting humankind – from conflict to the ongoing…
Read story- 15 Aug 2022
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik
I am profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Nafis Sadik, proud champion of choice and tireless advocate for women’s health, rights and empowerment.
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr.…
I am profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Nafis Sadik, proud champion of choice…
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