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Groundbreaking UN initiative prevents violence against women and girls across Asia-Pacific
Tackling the attitudes, actions and inequalities that fuel the scourge.
Nearly 70 Million Girls Face Genital Mutilation by 2030
The new figures project that the current estimates of 3.9 million girls mutilated each year will rise to 4.6 million by 2030, unless massively scaled... Read more
UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice... Read more
UNFPA's vision and agenda 2030
Our new strategic plan is designed to drive the ambitions and goals of the ICPD and 2030 agendas.
New Year, New Beginnings
The new year is a time for reflection and for resolutions -- a time to take stock of our successes and challenges, to strengthen our resolve and to... Read more
Just $8.39 per person could give women control over their fertility
By allowing and enabling women to choose whether and how many children to have, family planning gives women power.
No woman should die giving birth. Babies must survive and thrive: The urgent need to invest in family planning, maternal and newborn health care
UNFPA Asia-Pacific's crucial message on World Population Day.
Partnerships, empowerment and action: an essential services package to end violence against women and girls in Asia-Pacific
United Nations agencies convene over 100 partners from 12 countries for a landmark regional meeting to respond to gender-based violence
UNFPA mourns the passing away of Executive Director Dr Babatunde Osotimehin
With profound sadness, UNFPA announces that its Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, has passed away.
Ministers at Women Deliver Pledge to Ensure Universal Access to Family Planning
Women Deliver 2013 ended in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday with a pledge by participating government Ministers to ensure that sexual and reproductive... Read more