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Meeting the needs of pregnant women in crisis
“I was looking for a fulfilling, out-of-the-ordinary task...a motivating career where I could reach society at large and offer my expertise,” says... Read more
Expanding sexual, reproductive health to score goals
Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must... Read more
UNFPA salutes our humanitarian workers
As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, I salute those who respond to crises and work tirelessly to save people in times of deep distress and danger... Read more
Quadruplets born in rural DRC, with help
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo – “In one day, my world changed,” said Bokoli Bepete, 36, from a village in the Democratic Republic of the... Read more
President Museveni clarifies position on family planning
“Family Planning is good for the health of the mother, good for the health of children, and for the welfare of the family!” For most delegates who... Read more
For a better world for all
It is now 100 long days since the abduction of 276 girls from their school in Chibok in northern Nigeria shocked and outraged the world. While a few... Read more
UNFPA committed to ICPD agenda in Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique – UNFPA will continue to work with its Mozambican partners to ensure that the agenda of the International Conference on Population... Read more
‘Uganda must provide leadership on population issues’
KAMPALA, Uganda, 4 July — This is a critical time for Uganda in its capacity as President of the General Assembly to provide leadership in addressing... Read more
Critical early investments in SRH enhance youths' lives
Today’s 1.8 billion young people are a powerful force, individually and collectively. They are shaping social and economic realities, challenging... Read more
UNFPA tackles threats to girls’ education in Malawi
DEDZA, Malawi, 2 July — UNFPA Malawi has embarked on a joint UN programme that aims to address key threats to girls’ education, including violations... Read more