Publications

Guidance Note for Applying a Human Rights-Based Approach to Programming in UNFPA

Number of pages: 48

Publication date: 10 December 2020

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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News

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

News

Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

01 December 2020

A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato

News

For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

17 November 2020

A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.

News

The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020

A young woman advocates to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices in Somalia. © UNFPA Somalia

News

Progress towards gender equality at risk, say leaders at 25th anniversary of Beijing women’s conference

02 October 2020

The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

News

Three things you need to know about contraceptives and COVID-19

25 September 2020

Voluntary family planning is a public health and human rights imperative. Image from Unsplash/RHSupplies

Resources

COVID-19: Reporting on gender-based violence during public health crises

Resource date: 2020

Author: UNFPA Arab States Regional Humanitarian Response Hub

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During a pandemic, lockdowns, curfews and other restrictions on movement are deemed necessary preventative health measures that can save millions of lives. For women and girls, they can also be sources of increased risk of violence and death.

This resouce is a companion to UNFPA's second edition of Reporting on Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: A Journalist's Handbook.

Publications

State of World Population 2020

Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality

Number of pages: 160

Publication date: 30 June 2020

Author: UNFPA

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News

Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls

30 June 2020

Without urgent action, the situation for women and girls could worsen. Artwork by Fatma Mahmoud Salama Raslan.

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