News

Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

14 February 2019
Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia
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News

Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

07 February 2019
Eman, from West Mosul, needed a Caesarean section for her fifth child. © UNFPA Iraq/Jared Kohler
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News

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

22 January 2019
Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu
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Speech

Statement of the Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2019

23 January 2019
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Publications

Humanitarian Action 2019 Overview

Number of pages: 22

Publication date: 22 January 2019

Author: UNFPA

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Publications

State of World Population 2012

By Choice, Not By Chance: Family Planning, Human Rights and Development

Number of pages: 128

Publication date: 01 January 2012

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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Publications

State of World Population 2014

The Power of 1.8 Billion

Number of pages: 126

Publication date: 17 November 2014

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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Young people matter. They matter because an unprecedented 1.8 billion youth are alive today, and because they are the shapers and leaders of our global future. They matter because they have inherent human rights that must be fulfilled. Yet, in a world of adult concerns, young people are often overlooked. This tendency cries out for urgent correction, because it imperils youth as well as economies and societies at large.

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