calendar_today 20 June 2017

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.

calendar_today 09 June 2017

News

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.

calendar_today 05 June 2017

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.

calendar_today 05 June 2017

Statement

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.

calendar_today 04 June 2017

In Bangladesh, midwives deliver amid the storm

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

calendar_today 02 June 2017

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.

calendar_today 29 May 2017

News

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.

calendar_today 23 May 2017

News

Hope, healing and dignity for all

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

calendar_today 17 May 2017

News

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.