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Joy In The Face of Adversity
When disasters strike, women are most heavily impacted but are often left with responsibilities to provide care and support at the risk to their own... Read more
Johani: Former Battalion Commander Now on the Frontline in the Fight Against GBV
Cotabato, The Philippines -- “It was 2009. I was 18 years old when I started training to be a BIWAB. I was too young and did not have enough... Read more
World's population to mark 8-billion milestone in November
The global population is projected to reach eight billion on 15 November 2022, according to the World Population Prospects 2022 released on Monday by the United Nations Department of Economic and... Read more
UNFPA - Putting humanitarian heroes in the spotlight: Gender-based Violence Coordinator Kai Jimenez
World Humanitarian Day on August 19 honors humanitarian aid workers all over the world. Established by the UN in 2009, this day commemorates the... Read more
World Population Day 2022 Statement
Statement of the Executive Director on World Population Day - 11 July 2022
Experts, advocates express concerns about the ‘unseen crisis of unintended pregnancy’
Metro Manila, the Philippines - Nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide—or about 121 million—are unintended, prompting experts and advocates from international agencies, governments and civil... Read more
UNFPA, FAO to jointly implement Australia-supported development initiative for conflict-displaced women and youth in the Bangsamoro region
The joint initiative is envisioned to enhance the health, protection, wellness and other complementary support to conflict-affected and displaced Bangsamoro women and youth to empower them to... Read more
Hope on Wheels
Mobile stability amid uncertainty St. Bernard, Philippines --- “The wind bent over the palm trees, ripped out roofs, and my first instinct was to run.” Mariel, 30, a pregnant woman in the small... Read more
Joint Press Release: Department of Health and UNFPA Urge Essential MSRH and GBV Service Providers Remain Available During COVID-19 Surge and Typhoon Odette Rehabilitation
Manila, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH), along with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and the prevention of... Read more
Ensure Essential MSRH and GBV Services Remain Available During Typhoon Odette Rehabilitation and COVID-19 Surge
Manila, Philippines - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), is deeply... Read more