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UN DESA Assistant Secretary-General Ms. Bjørg Sandkjær at the CPD59 Opening
April 17, 2026Together, we can ensure that technology is a powerful catalyst for inclusion, equity, and resilience, now and for years to come.
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J Mohammed spoke at the CPD59 Opening
April 17, 2026UN Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J Mohammed spoke at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development.
Her message is simple but profound: as technology transforms our lives, the road to sustainable governance must centre people, and their rights.
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UNFPA Deputy Executive Director a.i. Mr. Pio Smith at the ECOSOC Youth Forum
April 17, 2026UNFPA Deputy Executive Director a.i. Pio Smith at the ECOSOC Youth Forum.
Lack of access to clean water and sanitation is not just about logistics–its about human rights and dignity.
UNFPA is working with young people to overcome barriers, so that everyone can thrive.
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UNFPA Executive Director addresses young delegates at the National Model UN, New York
April 13, 2026“Stay curious. Stay committed to dialogue. And don’t ever underestimate your own voice.”
UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita addressed students of the National Model UN at the closing session of the 2026 New York conference.
This generation of youth represents one of the greatest opportunities of our time.
UNFPA stands with them as they build a more hopeful future–one conversation, one idea, one voice at a time.
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Religious leaders in Benin are breaking taboos around sexual health
April 7, 2026In voodoo ceremonies, in mosques and in churches, religious leaders across Benin are talking about sex.
From consent to preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS, UNFPA is helping them provide sexual health education.
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What does youth leadership look like in DR Congo?
April 6, 2026“Everyone can reach the top through different paths.”
UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita had the opportunity to meet with young women leaders in the DRC, inspiring them with the tools and confidence to lead in their communities and beyond.
In a context where young people remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces, UNFPA remains committed to amplifying their voices as they drive change.
Because when the next generation succeeds, we all succeed.
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Beyond the law: Accelerating access to justice to end female genital mutilation
23 Mar 2026Video
A day in the life of a midwife in the world’s largest refugee camp
March 18, 2026What is it like working as a midwife in the world’s largest refugee camp?
Join Kindness as she shows us a day in her life in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh providing care for displaced women and training UNFPA midwives.
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Sex education helps young people in Benin build respectful workplaces
March 18, 2026In Benin, a new generation is learning about rights and boundaries at work through Sex Education.
See how they’re changing the culture in workplaces across the country.
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What can men do differently to support women?
March 6, 2026We hit the streets of New York to hear what people had to say.
Watch the video and learn how UNFPA is working for a more equal and prosperous world.