Central Africa: Stella, the Midwife Who Increase Trust and Skilled Birth Attendance in Health Facilities

In alignment with local development strategies, UNFPA worked in close collaboration with United Nations Volunteer programme and the Bana City Council to recruit a midwife from the… Read more »

Gambia: Survivors As Advocates for Change Amid the Proposed Repeal of the FGM Law in the Gambia

Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation possess a unique and powerful voice that can drive meaningful change. Their experiences offer important insights into the challenges faced… Read more »

Central Africa: UNFPA Equatorial Guinea and the French Cultural Center in Malabo Forge Strategic Partnership to Empower Youth

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the French Cultural Center (Institut Français de Guinée Équatoriale, IFGE) in Malabo have solidified a strategic… Read more »

Central Africa: UNFPA Equatorial Guinea Contributed to the Historic First Forum On Gender Equality Held in Equatorial Guinea

The inaugural National Forum on Gender Equality, "Agenda Igualdad," concluded successfully on May 11th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the commitment to gender equality… Read more »

Central Africa: Unseen and Unheard - a Call to End the Agony of Women Living With Obstetric Fistula in Poor Countries

Adelia's story is one of quiet suffering and resilience. "My clothes were constantly wet from urine or faeces and gave off a bad smell. The father of my children could no longer… Read more »

Central Africa: EU Funding Supports UNFPA-Unitaid Venture to Combat Maternal Mortality in Africa

Partnership combines Unitaid's record of innovative solutions in treating major diseases in low- and middle-income countries with UNFPA's global maternal health leadership and… Read more »

West Africa: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill - 'Deep Concern' From UNDP Director Kanem

I note with deep concern the Parliament of Ghana's passage of the "Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill". Read more »

Africa: Putting Survivors at the Forefront of the Global Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation

Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN Women Executive Director… Read more »

West Africa: Sustained Financial Support and Access Are Urgently Needed to Save Lives in Niger and Sahel Region

DAKAR, 1 September 2023 –The Regional United Nations (UN) agencies are concerned  that millions of people are at severe risk unless humanitarian aid and increased… Read more »

Burkina Faso: UNFPA Initiatives Empowering Youth for Peace and Security - Burkina Faso

UNFPA has actively empowered and engaged youth in peace and security initiatives in Burkina Faso. The "Youth and Peace" project resulted in regional action plans, advocacy… Read more »

Africa: Strengthening the Legal Environment for the Protection of Women's Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

Dakar, Senegal, 16 February, 2023: The Sahel Women's Empowerment and Demographic Dividend (SWEDD) project funded by the, World Bank funded in collaboration with the United Nations… Read more »

Africa: UNFPA Directors meet in Sierra Leone for a strategic review of the agency's programs in West and Central Africa

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1 December 2022 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sierra Leone this week hosted a high-level delegation from its Regional Office in… Read more »