July 01
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 »
June 25
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 »
June 20
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 »
May 29
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 »
May 23
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 »
March 20
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 »
March 01
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 »
February 06
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 »
September 01, 2023
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 »
July 20, 2023
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 »
February 17, 2023
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 »
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