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The impact of skilled birth attendants trained on newborn care in drought-affected Somali Region, Ethiopia
DUDUCAMAD, Somali Region - “Saving the life of this baby was a miracle and a blessing for the family. I am immensely grateful with Salamawit for all... Read more
Upgrading the capacity of health professionals for better maternal and child health outcomes in the Afar region
Almost three years of the northern conflict have severely affected the health sector in the Afar region. The health sector was looted, and health... Read more
Women & Girls Friendly Spaces: Creating Support & Community for Women
In the Afar region, Chifera Woreda, women look forward to gatherings at the Women and Girls Friendly Space (WGFS). ''Most of us here are... Read more
UNFPA’s flagship report launched nationally at a high level event
A high level event on the national launch of UNFPA’s flagship report, The State of World Population 2023, took place today.
Canadian Minister of International Cooperation visits UNFPA supported One Stop Center at Gandhi Memorial Hospital
The Canadian Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Harjit Sajjan and Honorable Arielle Kayabaga, a member of parliament, visited the UNFPA... Read more
Partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Women, the World Bank and UNOPS to address gender-based violence after two years of conflict
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), UNOPS... Read more
Empowering adolescent girls through community engagement
Bule Hora, West Guji Zone, Oromia Region of Ethiopia: Fourteen year-old Ekram Bedru is a member of the “Her Space” initiative engaging adolescent... Read more
Midwives save lives: Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Midwives save lives. Every year on May 5, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and well-... Read more
Young community leaders engaged to contribute to rebuilding trust and social cohesion in northern Ethiopia
UNFPA organized a ten-day consultations on peace, security and social cohesion among youth community leaders from 18-29 April 2023 aimed at involving... Read more
Ensuring better maternal health outcomes through building capacity of health facilities and health professionals
Dilla City Administration, ETHIOPIA: Twenty-four-year-old Emebet Zeleke is attending her first antenatal care visit at the Harroressa Health Center... Read more