News

Ethiopia Accelerates Training of Midwives

15 May 2012
Some of the first graduates of the Accelerated Midwifery Programme at Shashemene Health Science College take an oath to strive to ensure that no woman should die giving life and no child would be born with HIV.
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Press release

Maternal Deaths Halved in 20 Years, but Faster Progress Needed

16 May 2012
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Media advisory

Decision Makers, Development Experts to Highlight Importance of Population Issues at Istanbul Meeting

14 May 2012
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News

Global Report: 15 Million Babies Born too Soon, over 1 Million Die Each Year

03 May 2012
<p>Mother kissing her newborn baby. Photo: March of Dimes</p>
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Press release

UNFPA Salutes Landmark Agreement to Advance the Health, Rights and Well-being of Young People

02 May 2012
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News

Engaging with Young People in a Changing World: Catarina Furtado in India

25 April 2012
Catarina Furtado interviews local women in Pune district about the male participation project.
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In the News

Secretary-General Stresses Need for Reproductive Health Care for Young People

23 April 2012
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News

New Tool to Manage Gender-Based Violence Programmes in Emergencies

23 April 2012
<p>In areas of conflict or displacement, women are often vulnerable to gender-based violence. UN Photo/Albert Gonzalez Farran</p>
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Press release

Promises to Youth Remain Unfulfilled, New Report Says

23 April 2012
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News

After ‘I do’: Linking Marriage Ceremonies with Sexuality Education in Viet Nam

20 April 2012
<p>A newly married couple attending the ceremony. <i>Photo: Nguyen Thi Hong Thanh, UNFPA</i> </p>
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