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Haven of hope: Namibian maternity waiting home reduces risks for young mothers-to-be
Expecting her first child this month, Karikikuta van der Merve, 18, found herself in a predicament. Her tender age placed her at a higher risk of... Read more
Six UNFPA programmes around the world ensuring “health for all” in a world of 8 billion
Today marks the first World Health Day that humanity will celebrate as 8 billion. The global population’s expansion to this landmark number reflects... Read more
DRC midwives use new groundbreaking birthing model with survivors of sexual violence
When 16-year-old Esther* arrived at Panzi hospital, doctors confirmed her worst fear: she was pregnant. Esther had been raped seven months earlier.... Read more
Early marriage and unintended pregnancies the ‘elephant in the room’ in camp for displaced persons, South Sudan
Rebecca Nyakot, displaced from Unity State following the outbreak of conflict in South Sudan, often goes for long periods without food or clean,... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the attempted criminalization of homosexuality
Human rights are inherent to all human beings, and these are guaranteed for every person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. I am deeply... Read more
Least responsible, hardest hit: New UNFPA brief explores climate change’s disproportionate harm of people of African descent
In 2021, double disaster struck Haiti when Tropical Storm Grace hit the island nation just two days after it was rocked by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake... Read more
"I prayed my family would make it out before the mud hit the house" - In Cyclone Freddy's devastating path in Malawi
Around midnight, Edith Goliyati, 32, made a trip to the toilet and took her 11-month-old son with her, a decision she will forever be grateful for. ... Read more
UNFPA launches digital incubation space to empower young people in Madagascar to innovate for change
Madagascar's First Lady, Mialy Rajoelina, launched a digital incubation space provided by UNFPA, where young people can develop innovative ideas... Read more
Protecting women and girls against sexual violence in the world’s youngest country
After suffering years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her husband, including a denial of resources, Aluel was considering taking her... Read more
Women and girls have the right to live free from violence and have agency over their bodies and lives
Women and girls, in all their diversities, have the fundamental right to live free from violence and to have agency over their bodies and lives, both... Read more