With COVID-19 heralding possible fertility changes, leaders must urgently support women’s rights and choices

08 July 2021

A mobile health clinic, supported by UNFPA and the Spotlight Initiative, brings critical family planning and other services to underserved parts of Mozambique. ©UNFPA Mozambique/Mbuto Machili

Publications

How will COVID-19 impact fertility?

Technical brief

Number of pages: 10

Publication date: 09 July 2021

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

UNFPA unveils commitments at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris

Video

Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s Message on World Population Day

July 11, 2021

The COVID19 pandemic has compromised health care systems particularly in the area of sexual and reproductive health. As the international community observes World Population Day (11 July), UNFPA advises against reactionary policy responses, which can be extremely harmful if they violate rights, health and choices.

News

Partnering with traditional birth attendants to reach Afro-descendant and indigenous women in Colombia

06 July 2021

Traditional midwives are working with health systems to provide both modern and traditional care to expectant mothers. © UNFPA Colombia

Publications

Addressing the Specific Needs of Women Who Use Drugs - Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis

Technical Brief

Number of pages: 32

Publication date: 07 July 2021

Author: UNODC, UNFPA, INPUD, UNAIDS, UNICEF, WHO

News

Bodily autonomy becomes a global rallying cry at Paris Forum on gender equality

02 July 2021

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and Malian feminist activist Oumou Salif Touré visited the art installation UNFPA developed in partnership with Equipop and Dysturb to highlight the critical importance of realizing bodily autonomy for all. “The future remains very uncertain. But I have faith in this generation of feminists to which I belong,” Ms. Touré told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Appolonia Benoist

My body is my own: Envisioning a world of rights and choices

Language English

Statement

Support from France to safeguard health and lives of millions of women and girls

02 July 2021

News

Gender equality is the key to a better future for all, world leaders and youth activists agree at Paris Forum

30 June 2021

“It is now time to deliver,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the opening ceremony of the Generation Equality Forum. © Service photo du Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

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