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06 February 2018
Statement
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
JOINT STATEMENT UNFPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DR. NATALIA KANEM UNICEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HENRIETTA H. FORE International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 6…
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17 January 2018
News
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director The new year is a time for reflection and for resolutions – a time to take stock of our…
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07 December 2017
Statement
We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for Human Rights Day, 10 December 2017 Today, as we…
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25 October 2017
News
Reaching out to those affected by volcanic activity at Mount Agung
For Balinese, Mount Agung is more than a just mountain. In rituals, it symbolises Mother Nature protecting the Island of Bali and its people. Most of the time, mother nature is…
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17 October 2017
Press Release
The State of World Population 2017: Unchecked inequality and failure to protect the rights of poorest women could undermine peace and world’s development goals, new UNFPA report warns
• Only about half of the world’s women hold paid jobs • Globally, women earn 77 per cent of what men get • Three in five women worldwide lack maternity…
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17 October 2017
Inequalities in Reproductive Health and Rights are also common in Indonesia, but there is hope
Malang, 17 October 2017 Significant inequalities in reproductive health and family planning exist in Indonesia. While the gaps have been narrowing since 2012, educated…
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11 October 2017
News
Managing Humanitarian Logistics is a Complex Issue
The accurate management of logistics and evacuation of affected groups in humanitarian settings is critical to avoid life threatening situations. This was one of the important…
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11 October 2017
Statement
Empower girls before, during and after crises
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child 11 October 2017 Girls today enjoy better life prospects than…
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02 October 2017
News
Health Plays an Important Role in the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Health is critical in the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Provision of quality health services is not only critical for the achievement of Goal No. 3 …
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