calendar_today 05 June 2017

Statement

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.

calendar_today 04 June 2017

In Bangladesh, midwives deliver amid the storm

As severe storm Mora bore down on Bangladesh, midwive Nira Khatun geared up to keep births safe.

calendar_today 02 June 2017

UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar

UNFPA and partner agencies are calling for urgent aid to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Mora.

calendar_today 29 May 2017

News

Safe delivery mobile app to help midwives save even more lives in Lao PDR

The power of mobile technology aims to strengthen maternal and newborn health in a rapidly-developing country.

calendar_today 23 May 2017

News

Hope, healing and dignity for all

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

calendar_today 17 May 2017

News

On IDAHOT 2017, let us celebrate families in all their diversity

This day serves as a reminder for us to celebrate families in all their diversity - and to choose love.

calendar_today 15 May 2017

Population and Development South-South Cooperation Centre for Excellence Launched During Belt and Road Forum

Creating a knowledge hub to benefit developing countries by sharing research, best practices and lessons learnt.

calendar_today 14 May 2017

Statement

Belt and Road Initiative: Platform for supporting SDGs, says UN Secretary-General

As China hosts the Belt and Road Forum, the UN Secretary-General says the initiative could play a key role in supporting the SDGs.

calendar_today 05 May 2017

News

Voices of Midwives from the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, with a free health care system, has much to boast about in the provision of reproductive health services. Midwives play a crucial role in this.