calendar_today 31 March 2017

News

With a strong focus on gender equality, UN forum wraps up with new Asia-Pacific road map to boost Sustainable Development

Asia-Pacific nations have adopted a road map of regional cooperation on implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

calendar_today 30 March 2017

Press Release

UN forum calls on Asia-Pacific to prioritize gender equality as a pathway to achieving sustainable development

High-level UN panel on gender equality in advancing SDGs in Asia-Pacific calls on governments to prioritize women’s rights.

calendar_today 22 March 2017

News

Ninety per cent of Sri Lankan women endure sexual harassment on public transport

  Colombo, Sri Lanka – Ninety per cent of women in Sri Lanka have endured sexual harassment while taking public transport, a new study commissioned by UNFPA has found…

calendar_today 17 March 2017

“Stand up for your rights… Be bold, be strong.” Hollywood star Ashley Judd rallies youth in India

UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador inspires audiences and in turn is inspired by them

calendar_today 14 March 2017

News

Male chauvinism blocks women, and that hurts everyone

UNFPA's Senior Adviser for Political and Multilateral Affairs blogs from inside CSW61

calendar_today 13 March 2017

News

Let's talk about sex. Women's rights and freedoms depend on it

Let’s be frank: there will be no gender equality without universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

calendar_today 08 March 2017

News

Universal access to sexual and reproductive health—the key to gender equality

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on International Women’s Day.

calendar_today 08 March 2017

Statement

UN Secretary-General's Message on International Women's Day 2017

In these troubled times, as our world becomes more unpredictable and chaotic, the rights of women and girls are being reduced, restricted and reversed.