Women and Girls at Risk in Ukraine Emergency Numbers as of April 6, 2022 UNFPA is deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine. Over 10 million people –
Safe and Sound in Zaatari Camp for Syrian Refugees Every soon-to-be mom wants her birth to be smooth and for her and the baby to be healthy. But for
Free maternal health services are a lifeline to expectant mothers in Yemen On her way to the health center to give birth, Hailah almost fell off the back of a borrowed motorbike
Another Year of War: Stories from the Syrian Diaspora Syria has entered its 11th year of war. Over 13 million Syrians have had to leave their homes—and about half
A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India PATNA, India – “When we wear our uniforms, people recognize us and we feel a sense of pride. They say –
7 things you might not know about child marriage UNITED NATIONS, New York – Around the world, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, romance, and commitment. It’s an occasion,
Meet Our New CEO, Anu Surendran Friends of UNFPA is proud to announce our new Chief Executive Officer, Anu Surendran. Anu joins us with more than
2021 in Review: Looking Back and Moving Forward The past year has been difficult for all of us. And just when it looked like we might be over
Super Typhoon Rai: Women and Girls Can’t Wait Super Typhoon Rai struck the Philippines on Thursday leaving hundreds dead and more than 400,000 displaced. Known locally in the Philippines as
Midwives, No Matter What In the United States, nearly all births take place at hospitals staffed with teams of doctors and nurses. In this setting, midwives might
Women and Girls Are Still Being Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic: How You Can Give Hope This Holiday Season We’re coming into the second winter of the COVID-19 pandemic and, despite some uncertainty with breakthrough cases and the new Omicron variant, things are looking up. The
