calendar_today 23 May 2017

Statement

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Over the past year, I followed the total transformation of two women’s lives. Alice, from Malawi, was successfully treated for obstetric fistula at the age of 83,…

calendar_today 15 May 2017

Youth, Peace and Security - Asia-Pacific Consultation

Across Asia and the Pacific violent conflict and extremism continue to pose serious challenges to sustainable development and security. Since 1992, 26 subnational conflicts have…

calendar_today 05 May 2017

Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife

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…

calendar_today 02 May 2017

UNFPA partners with the Office of the Vice President for women empowerment

UNFPA and OVP sign a memorandum of understanding as partners for women empowerment, under the anti-poverty program, Angat Buhay.

calendar_today 21 March 2017

Statement

UNFPA Statement on the passing of former Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani

The UNFPA is one with the country in mourning the loss of former Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani. The Shahani-Ramos families lost a dear bastion of light and inspiration, and the…

calendar_today 12 January 2017

Executive Order sets new momentum for RPRH Law

The Executive Order No. 12 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte supporting the full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law is a major push…

calendar_today 28 November 2016

UNFPA HAILS NEW FATWA ON EARLY MARRIAGE, GENDER AND YOUTH

Davao City, Philippines (23 November 2015) -- Islamic leaders, including Muslim Religious Leaders and legal experts, in Mindanao today endorsed a new Fatwa, or formal legal…