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A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security... Read more
Mobile clinics in remote areas of Haiti to protect pregnant women during COVID-19 period
Port-au-Prince, June 10, 2020 --- The Centers for Development and Health (CDS) - in cooperation with the North West Health Directorate (DSNO) - organized, from May 4 to 23, 2020, with UNFPA support,... Read more
Campaign launched by the Ministry of the Status of Women and Women's Rights against Covid-19
Port-au-Prince, May 28, 2020 --- The Ministry of the Status of Women and Women's Rights launched a campaign against Covid-19, on the occasion of the International Day of Women's Health Action, May 28... Read more
United Nations Launches a Survey for Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean within the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The unprecedented global health crisis we are facing is affecting all parts of society and changing lives and livelihoods. In all types of crises and times of need, from climate change to armed... Read more
End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Last November, the world convened in Nairobi to celebrate the tremendous gains of the past 25... Read more
Break the silence!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”... Read more
Midwives in Haiti mobilize to support pregnant women during the pandemic
Port-au-Prince, May 10, 2020 --- With the technical support of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the financial support of “Affaires Mondiales Canada" (Canada Global Affairs), the... Read more
Donation of medical equipment to health facilities in Northwest Haiti
Port-au-Prince, May 8, 2020 --- On April 17, 20, 21 and 27, 2020, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, delivered a batch of medical equipment to 8 health institutions in the North West to... Read more
UN issues $6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries
The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he releases a $6.7 billion appeal and an... Read more
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2020 As the world battles COVID-19, women continue to get pregnant and babies are still being... Read more