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20 June 2017
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Vital aid reaches thousands of displaced people in Marawi, Philippines

UNFPA gets crucial aid to mothers and young people displaced by fighting on the southern island of Mindanao.

9 June 2017
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Bangladesh: UNFPA seeks US$ 1.5 million for emergency reproductive health services

More urgent support is needed for women and girls in the wake of Cyclone Mora.

5 June 2017
Statement
Dr Babatunde Osotimehin: 1949 - 2017

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.

5 June 2017
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UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, with a Syrian teenage girl with special needs at the Nizip Camp in Turkey. Photo: UNFPA/Nezih Tavlas

UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'

Secretary-General António Guterres and other senior UN officials have paid tribute to Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA's Executive Director.

4 June 2017
News

In Bangladesh, midwives deliver amid the storm

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

2 June 2017
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Refugees in Kutupalong camp in Bangladesh rebuild their homes after Cyclone Mora tore through the area. Photo: UNHCR/Shinji Kubo

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.

29 May 2017
Press Release

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.

23 May 2017
Statement

Hope, healing and dignity for all

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

17 May 2017
Statement

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.

15 May 2017
News

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.

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