News

UNFPA's vital mandate, the UN's vital role, at a crucial time for the world: Our outgoing Regional Director reflects

calendar_today 01 September 2017

Our outgoing Regional Director Yoriko Yasukawa reflects on UNFPA and the UN's role at this crucial time for the world.

Statement

Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises

calendar_today 19 August 2017

Every day, millions of women and girls, whose lives have been upended by wars, conflicts or natural disasters, cannot enjoy these rights.

Statement

Peace depends on the participation of young people

calendar_today 12 August 2017

If we want a more peaceful world, we can no longer afford to leave young people behind.

News

Youth smash sexism in Bangladesh

calendar_today 10 August 2017

In Bangladesh youth break free from bias, prejudice & violence against women.

News

Just $8.39 per person could give women control over their fertility

calendar_today 12 July 2017

By allowing and enabling women to choose whether and how many children to have, family planning gives women power.

Press Release

No woman should die giving birth. Babies must survive and thrive: The urgent need to invest in family planning, maternal and newborn health care

calendar_today 11 July 2017

UNFPA Asia-Pacific's crucial message on World Population Day.

Empowering Filipinos through family planning in the workplace

calendar_today 07 July 2017

Family planning programmes allow women workers to better plan their futures.

Press Release

Partnerships, empowerment and action: an essential services package to end violence against women and girls in Asia-Pacific

calendar_today 28 June 2017

United Nations agencies convene over 100 partners from 12 countries for a landmark regional meeting to respond to gender-based violence

News

Sri Lanka’s first online platform to help young people navigate life, love and relationships

calendar_today 23 June 2017

Sri Lanka launches it's first self-learning comprehensive sexuality education website