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Celebrating people of African descent with drummers at the United Nations in New York

April 29, 2025

Music has the power to make the world a better place.

A few weeks ago, master drummers, artists and leaders gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to celebrate and advocate for the rights of people of African descent.

Watch UNFPA Global Champion for Women and Girls Shudufhadzo Musida’s reaction to get a feel of the event.

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Women find safety amid violence in the Central African Republic

February 28, 2025

In the Central African Republic, where women are risking their lives to escape violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are saving lives.

See what it looks like when women find safety.
 

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Refugee women fleeing war in Sudan need life-saving care in Chad

February 26, 2025

Over one million refugees have fled to Chad to escape the war in Sudan.

The majority are women and children who have survived horrific violence.

“We have lost everything. Our homes, families and security,” says Souat, a Sudanese refugee living in Farchana Refugee Camp in Chad.

Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is providing a lifeline for refugee women and girls in need.

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A refugee entrepreneur rebuilds her life after fleeing war in Sudan

February 26, 2025

Meet Wasila, a refugee, entrepreneur and baker.

The violent civil war in Sudan forced her to flee her home.

With support from UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, she now runs her own baking business in the Central African Republic.

Stand with refugees and let her story of resilience inspire you.

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Catastrophic flooding in Chad disproportionately affects women and girls

February 10, 2025

Over 2 million people have been impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Chad.

The climate crisis has also become a personal crisis for women like Gloria and Chanceline, who lost everything.

Hear their stories and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding.

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Women and girls need urgent support after the recent earthquake in Vanuatu

January 6, 2025

80,000 people, including 1,230 pregnant women, need humanitarian assistance after the devastating earthquake in Vanuatu.

“It pains me to see this vibrant country battered by yet another natural disaster,” says Dr. Natalia Kanem, who recently visited the Pacific island.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action.

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Protecting trans people's rights during emergencies in Bangladesh

November 4, 2024

During her recent visit to Bangladesh, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem met transgender people affected by a lack of access to urgent care during floods and cyclones in the district of Gaibandha, in the far northwest of the country.

In this video, she explains how important it is to ensure that LGBTQIA+ people receive the same relief as everyone else, especially during humanitarian crises.

Learn more about how UNFPA is supporting health for all in all settings. 

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Tech leaders discuss how to create a more equitable world

August 22, 2024

UNFPA’s Global Dialogue on Technology in June brought together over 300 experts, activists, academics and leaders to discuss the transformative power of technology for women and girls.

Hear from some of them about the opportunities and innovations that can help make gender equality a reality.

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The Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development 2024 - Dhaka, Bangladesh

July 26, 2024
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