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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities
Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves... Read more
Humanitarian emergencies: We stand by women and girls when they need us most
Conflict and disasters compound the challenges faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian ... Read more
UNFPA strengthens its interventions in Eastern DRC through scaling up
Goma, July 12, 2023: UNFPA is committed to scaling up its interventions in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri. This commitment is in... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2022
Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022
With the global population recently reaching 8 billion, we can celebrate many signs of human progress. Better health and longer lives brought us to... Read more
Visit to an obstetric fistula care center
The BENIKER polyclinic in Lubumbashi, supported by UNFPA, which provides care for obstetric fistula, received a visit from the Deputy Executive... Read more
The Deputy Executive Director with the Youth
The youth of the DRC gave a very warm welcome to the Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA. At the podium, Dr. Diene Keita, in front of about sixty... Read more
With donors and partners
The stay of Dr. Diene Keita was also devoted to sessions with UNFPA partners and donors. Thus, a breakfast meeting was organized with the DRC... Read more
The national forum of traditional and religious leaders to end GBV
The UN Assistant-Secretary General and Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA, took partin the national forum of traditional and religious leaders to... Read more