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She counts: a simple truth to end harmful practices against women and girls
In a village in remote far-western Nepal, Rachana Sunar fought her father’s plans to marry her off when she was barely 15, pursuing higher studies... Read more
Older people’s rights and dignity must be protected amid COVID-19 pandemic
Older people’s rights and dignity must be protected amid COVID-19 pandemic By Alanna Armitage Across Europe, from Spain to Serbia, care homes for older people have become hotspots of COVID-19... Read more
Standard operating procedures adopted in Tajikistan are being used to better address GBV during the Covid-19 pandemic
Standard operating procedures adopted in Tajikistan are being used to better address GBV during the Covid-19 pandemic Past evidence and initial trends suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic may have... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2020
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2020 As the world... Read more
Training sessions for employees of the Statistical Agency under President of the Republic of Tajikistan
April 15 2020 through the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) under the new Project “Strengthening Demographic Statistics in... Read more
Trainings on psycho-social support to victims of gender-based violence
Specialists from primary health care institutions learn how to provide psycho-social supports to victims of gender-based violence
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Trafficking in persons exploits the most vulnerable among us, those often already disadvantaged and marginalized, including refugees and migrants. No... Read more
Registration opens for the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
Registration for the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 opened today, an eagerly anticipated next step towards the high-level conference.
Want to increase birth rates? Try gender equality
Many countries in Eastern Europe face what is often perceived as a population crisis. Highly skilled people of reproductive age are leaving their... Read more
The Secretary-General's Message on World Population Day
Statement of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres