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UNFPA organized trainings on management of GBV
A two-day “Capacity Building Training on GBV Case Management,” was held in Adwa, Tigray Region from 26 to 27 June. The training forms part of a series of trainings on psychosocial support,... Read more
Women’s & Girl’s Empowerment and Protection Project launched
A project entitled “Economic and Social Women Empowerment and Protection of Women and Girls from Harmful Traditional Practices,” was launched today in Hawassa, capital of the Southern Nations,... Read more
Obstetric Fistula day celebrated
The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula was celebrated today under the global theme “Hope, healing and dignity for all.” The half-day event was held at the premises of the Hamlin Fistula... Read more
UNFPA signs a USD 7.2 million funding agreement with Embassy of Sweden
At a ceremony held today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, signed an agreement with the Embassy of Sweden on funding amounting to USD 7.2 million in support of its 8th Country Programme (... Read more
UNFPA supported safe house opens in Hawassa
A UNFPA supported safe house operated by the Association for Women's Sanctuary and Development (AWSAD) was inaugurated today in Hawassa, capital of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates the heroic and life-saving work that midwives do every day, often in very trying circumstances. Thanks to midwives, millions of women each year... Read more
UNFPA Handed-over ambulances to support humanitarian operations in Somali Region
UNFPA today handed-over a total of six ambulances to support efforts in refugee camps and surrounding host communities in Dollo Ado, Somali Region of Ethiopia, in reducing maternal and neonatal... Read more
UNFPA co-organizes awareness raising workshop on track and trace in the health sector
Management members of two specialized agencies of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health – the Food, Medicine, Healthcare Administration and Control Authority (FMHACA) and the Pharmaceutical Fund and Supply... Read more
UNFPA handed-over ambulances to the Gambella Region Health Bureau
At a ceremony organized today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, handed-over 2 ambulances to the Gambella Regional Health Bureau. The ambulances were purchased with the generous funding of... Read more
Statement by UNFPA on U.S. Decision to Withhold Funding
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 4 April 2017—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, regrets the decision by the United States to deny any future funding for its life-saving work the world over. This... Read more