- 01 Dec 2023
- Statement
All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to bodily autonomy
Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The International Day for Persons with Disabilities is a moment to recognize the…
All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to…
Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The…
Read story- 22 Nov 2023
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem during the Security Council open briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
UNFPA deplores the loss of life in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the escalating crisis since October 7th. We are deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of all women and…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem during the Security…
UNFPA deplores the loss of life in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the escalating crisis since October 7th.…
Read story- 17 Nov 2023
- Statement
Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones, and this must end
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is becoming alarmingly widespread in their digital lives.
Violence against women and girls has invaded all spaces, including virtual ones…
For many women and girls, no place is completely safe. Violence invades their homes, schools and workplaces, and now, it is…
Read story- 16 Nov 2023
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create “safe zones” in Gaza
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 16 November 2023 – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the establishment of any ”safe zone” in Gaza that is set up without the agreement…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 16 November 2023 – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the…
Read story- 11 Nov 2023
- Statement
UNFPA statement on the dire situation of hospitals in Gaza
UNFPA vehemently condemns the reported attacks on or around Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest healthcare facility, as well as those on other health facilities across Gaza which are already…
UNFPA statement on the dire situation of hospitals in Gaza
UNFPA vehemently condemns the reported attacks on or around Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest healthcare facility, as well…
Read story- 07 Nov 2023
- Speech
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at United Nations Correspondent Press Briefing, UN Headquarters, New York
Chad today faces multiple challenges, and a humanitarian emergency. Instability, violence in neighbouring countries, and the disproportionate impact of a climate crisis - not of its own making - not…
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at United Nations…
Chad today faces multiple challenges, and a humanitarian emergency. Instability, violence in neighbouring countries, and the…
Read story- 05 Nov 2023
- Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, on the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, "We need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire"
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 5 November 2023 – For almost a month, the world has been watching the unfolding situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory in shock and horror at the spiralling…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, on the…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 5 November 2023 – For almost a month, the world has been watching the unfolding situation in Israel and the…
Read story- 03 Nov 2023
- Statement
Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn
East Jerusalem/Geneva/ New York, 3 November 2023 - Women, children and newborns in Gaza are disproportionately bearing the burden of the escalation of hostilities in the occupied Palestinian…
Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn
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Read story- 28 Oct 2023
- Statement
Executive Director statement on the situation in Gaza
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the situation in Gaza.
Executive Director statement on the situation in Gaza
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the situation in Gaza.
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