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National Conference on Population and Development conducted
The 4th National Conference on Population and Development was conducted between 27 and 28 October in Bahir Dar, capital of the Amhara Regional State. The conference was held under the theme... Read more
Global Joint Programme on Ending Child Marriage launched in Tigray Region
The Global UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Ending Child Marriage was launched in the Tigray Region on October 20 at a one day high level event. The programme will be implemented in 3 districts in... Read more
State of World Population 2017 launched
The State of World Population 2017 report bearing the theme “Worlds Apart: Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality” was launched today at a half day advocacy event organized by UNFPA.... Read more
UNFPA Country Programme launched in Benishangul Gumuz Region
The UNFPA 8th Country Programme was launched in the Benishangul Gumuz Region at a workshop held today. The region is one of the two operational regions which UNFPA added when it embarked on its four-... Read more
Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by Secretary-General António Guterres. She holds the... Read more
Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises
Message of UNFPA Acting Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2017 Every woman has the right to decide whether or when she will become pregnant, to give birth safely... Read more
Peace depends on the participation of young people
Statement by UNFPA Acting Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Youth Day 12 August 2017 Young people have the potential to act as greater forces for positive social change and to... Read more
UNFPA Representative presents credentials
The newly appointed Country Representative of UNFPA, Ms. Bettina Mass, presented today her credentials to Mrs. Hirut Zemene, State Minister for Foreign Affairs. Making remarks on the occasion, Mrs.... Read more
Family planning: empowering people, developing nations
MESSAGE FOR WORLD POPULATION DAY 2017 Dr. Natalia Kanem Acting Executive Director UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund 11 July 2017 *** Every day, vulnerable women, especially those who... Read more
Minister pays visit to UNFPA supported safe house
H.E. Demitu Hambissa, Minister of Women and Children Affairs, today paid a visit to a UNFPA supported safe house run by the Association for Women's Sanctuary and Development (AWSAD). Minister Demitu... Read more