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CHR, UNFPA sign memorandum of understanding to advance women’s rights

calendar_today 12 October 2023

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CHR, UNFPA sign memorandum of understanding to advance women’s rights

The Commission on Human Rights and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines today signed a memorandum of agreement for a long-term cooperation and partnership in…

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Let them lead: Ensuring 600 million adolescent girls have what they need to create the future they want

calendar_today 11 October 2023

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Let them lead: Ensuring 600 million adolescent girls have what they need to create the future they want

Today, on the International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the infinite possibilities of the world’s 600 million adolescent girls. They represent a generation of innovation and…

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Australia, UN agencies launch Phase III of flagship 15-year study on Filipino children

calendar_today 10 October 2023

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Australia, UN agencies launch Phase III of flagship 15-year study on Filipino children

Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Australian Government, the United Nations Children’s Funds …

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Palawan youth campaign for mental health, gender-based violence awareness

calendar_today 09 October 2023

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Palawan youth campaign for mental health, gender-based violence awareness

The Filipino youth play a crucial role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and mental health in the Philippines. This proved true, especially during the pandemic. Due to…

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How a former combatant turned her life around to become Dean’s lister, para-social worker

calendar_today 21 September 2023

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How a former combatant turned her life around to become Dean’s lister, para-social worker

Through UNFPA’s initiatives including the STEP project, Noraya and other BIWAB members became Women Peace Facilitators (WPF). They were trained to become gender and peace…

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UNFPA, ZFF hold advocacy forum for Youth Leadership & Governance Program

calendar_today 19 September 2023

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UNFPA, ZFF hold advocacy forum for Youth Leadership & Governance Program

UNFPA Philippines and Zuellig Family Foundation recently held an advocacy forum for the culmination of its successful Youth Leadership and Governance Program (YLGP), which aimed…

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Keep updated with UNFPA Philippines

calendar_today 08 September 2023

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Keep updated with UNFPA Philippines

Subscribe to UNFPA Philippines' newsletter and follow us on social media to learn how together we can deliver a world a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is…

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UNFPA welcomes HOR approval of adolescent pregnancy bill

calendar_today 06 September 2023

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UNFPA welcomes HOR approval of adolescent pregnancy bill

“We welcome the passage of this important bill, which is a major step forward in reducing adolescent pregnancies and ensuring the rights of young people in the Philippines,” said…

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World Sexual Health Day

calendar_today 04 September 2023

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World Sexual Health Day

Sexual health is not just about the absence of disease.  It is an integral part of human health. It’s about building relationships upon mutual trust and respect, and creating a…

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