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Somali survivors of female genital mutilation advocate to change minds – and lives

26 February 2024

UNFPA and UNICEF’s Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation works with grassroots activists to encourage communities to abandon the practice. © UNFPA Somalia

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Countering female genital mutilation in Sudan: “I didn’t know it was possible not to cut my daughter”

23 March 2023

Members of a UNFPA-supported community network in Sudan speak to women in about the dangers of female genital mutilation. © UNFPA Sudan

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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s message on the two-year anniversary of the launch of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All

September 28, 2021

Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (SDG3 GAP) at the UNGA high-level week.

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Gender equality is the key to a better future for all, world leaders and youth activists agree at Paris Forum

30 June 2021

“It is now time to deliver,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the opening ceremony of the Generation Equality Forum. © Service photo du Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

Events

Intergenerational Action for Bodily Autonomy: Accelerating Sustainable Development Goal 3

calendar_today08 July 2021

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High-Level Meeting on AIDS

calendar_today08 June - 10 June 2021

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Publications

Youth, Peace and Security: A Programming Handbook

Number of pages: 134

Publication date: 26 January 2021

Author: UNFPA, UNDP, PBSO, FBA

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Pandemic, stigma threaten to leave persons with disabilities behind, consultations show

03 December 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased obstacles for persons with disabilities. Pictured is an inclusive race in Egypt. © UNFPA

Events

Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations

calendar_today24 October 2020

location_onNew York

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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020

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