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UNFPA appeals for $113.7 million as women’s and girls’ needs soar in Horn of Africa
UNFPA appeals for $113.7 million as women’s and girls’ needs soar in Horn of Africa.
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk... Read more
GBV survivors receiving integrated response services as part of UNFPA supported programme
Gedeo Zone, ETHIOPIA – Thirty-five year old Almaz* and her two underage daughters suffered for years from trauma as a result of the sexual violence... Read more
UNFPA and Government of Ethiopia launch Country Compact on co-financing procurement of reproductive health commodities
UNFPA and the Ministry of Health today launched the Country Compact on co-financing the procurement of reproductive health commodities. The Country... Read more
Maternal health crisis looms in Tigray - 83 percent of health facilities unable to provide services to pregnant women
Maternal health crisis looms in Tigray - 83 percent of health facilities unable to provide services to pregnant women
Ending Fistula, Transforming Lives
Tirumaed Molla is currently a resident of the Desta Mender (Joy Village) – a rehabilitation center for fistula survivors set up by Hamlin Fistula... Read more
Advancing regional capacity to fight against GBV and other harmful practices across northern Ethiopia
Advancing regional capacity to fight against GBV and other harmful practices across northern Ethiopia
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl
Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing... Read more
Disturbing rise in teenage pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence and HIV infection in adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa – we need to act collectively and with urgency
Girls’ sheer resilience in the face of adversity is cause for celebration this International Day of The Girl Child. While East and Southern Africa... Read more
UNFPA supported women and girls’ safe spaces inaugurated
Two Women and Girls Friendly Spaces constructed with the support of UNFPA in collaboration with its partner DSW and funded by KOICA were inaugurated... Read more