Speech

25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development

16 July 2019
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Statement

Want to improve women’s lives and countries’ prospects for prosperity? Expand contraceptive choice. Her life. Her choice. Our future.

11 July 2019
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Video

Twenty-five years ago, the world made a promise

July 10, 2019

Twenty-five years ago, the world was a different place. Incredible progress has been made in so many areas. So why haven’t we seen as much progress for women’s health and rights? See more at unfpa.org/25years

Music: Bensound

Statement

The Secretary-General's Message on World Population Day

11 July 2019
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News

Twenty-five years ago, leaders promised to advance women’s health and rights. Have they delivered?

10 July 2019
Twenty-five years ago, 179 governments adopted a visionary Programme of Action that aimed to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls and to promote their empowerment. © UNFPA Morocco
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Statement

JOINT STATEMENT: Hormonal contraceptive methods and HIV acquisition in women

13 June 2019
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News

Dignity and strength: Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia

05 June 2019
Large numbers of people are bypassing immigration controls as they exit Venezuela. © Tomer Urwicz
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World Population Day 2019

11 July 2019

Global

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Video

Menstruation is a human rights issue

May 25, 2019

Menstruation is a natural, and essential, part of the reproductive cycle; roughly half the human population has or will experience it. But too often, menstruation is shrouded in mystery, leading to exclusion, neglect and discrimination. Learn more: unfpa.org/menstruation

Music by Bensound.

News

Menstruation is not a girls' or women’s issue – it’s a human rights issue

28 May 2019
In India, 15-year-old Priyanka Meena sleeps outside her home when she has her periods. She wears the same clothes and uses the same utensils when she menstruates; these are believed to be unclean. © UNFPA India
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