Protecting trans people's rights during emergencies in Bangladesh

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. 

Women and girls fleeing conflict in South Lebanon are vulnerable in crowded shelters

Women fleeing the escalating conflict in South Lebanon are at increased risk of gender-based violence.

Dominic Allen, UNFPA Arab States Deputy Regional Director, spoke to some of them when he visited a government-supported shelter in Beirut this week which is hosting around 800 people.

See what women and girls there told him about their hopes and fears and how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive agency—working with our partners, is providing them with crucial care.

Hospital in Gaza reopens after relentless attacks

Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was a scene of death and destruction two months ago.

Now, thanks to the strength of the people of Gaza, it's functioning again and helping women give birth safely amid the devastation of war.

Hear from Dominic Allen, Representative for UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—in Palestine and Judith Starkulla, Head of UNFPA Gaza Office, on their recent visit.

See the latest on our humanitarian response.