A partnership to uplift women and girls

Published on: 11/05/2023

In our rapidly changing world, UNFPA must move fast to save lives and meet urgent needs. Only with core funding can UNFPA realize the promise of rights and choices for all.

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Funding from the Government of Japan safeguards women’s and girls’ health and needs in crises

11 Apr 2023

Joana and her daughter were displaced from the conflict in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. They now visit a UNFPA-supported women-friendly space, funded by the Government of Japan and the Central Emergency Response Funds. © UNFPA Mozambique/Mbuto Machili

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Australia stands up to uplift the lives of women and girls affected by natural disasters

04 Apr 2023

Fatima gave birth safely at a UNFPA-supported hospital. Australia’s funding helps support maternal health and protection services in Syria. © UNFPA/Karam Al-Masri

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UNFPA midwives on call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s most remote villages

Midwife Suhila Rasuli on her way to visit a pregnant woman in a remote area of Nimroz province, Afghanistan. © Naqibullah Rahimi/MOVE Afghanistan

16 March 2023

When crisis strikes: Responding to the needs and rights of women and girls

17 March 2023

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How technology is improving the quality of maternal health care in drought-affected Angola

22 Feb 2023

In Angola, UNFPA and the World Bank join forces to improve the quality of maternal and sexual and reproductive health care. © UNFPA Angola / @kkarloscesar

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France commits 1.5 million dollars to UNFPA to empower survivors of gender-based violence in Iraq

09 Feb 2022

The new agreement with France will allow UNFPA to create three women protection centres for women survivors of violence in Iraq and support one women's shelter. © UNFPA Iraq

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Core resources support survivors of gender-based violence in the Comoros

19 Jan 2023

Mariama* confides in a social worker: She was raped at a neighbour’s home when she was just 13 years old and forced into early motherhood. The Comoros already has high rates of gender-based violence, but many more women and girls don’t report being assaulted or abused for fear of social stigma, discrimination and even financial destitution. © UNFPA Comoros/Melvis Kimbi

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Finland provides core funding to UNFPA, showing support and solidarity for millions of women and girls around the world

03 Jan 2023

Finland’s renewed core support will be critical to serve millions of women and girls and reach the furthest behind with life-saving support. © UNFPA Somalia

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Belgium, Germany and Sweden join forces with UNFPA and UNICEF to eliminate female genital mutilation

28 Dec 2022

A group of girls rescued from female genital mutilation and early marriage play hand-clapping games in their dormitories at Morpus primary school in Ortum, West Pokot, Kenya on November 24, 2020. Through the support of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme, the Morpus primary and boarding school has been helping young girls to escape and recover from female genital mutilation and early marriages since 2003, providing education and accommodation. © UNFPA Kenya/Luis Tato

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A partnership to uplift women and girls

Funding from the Government of Japan safeguards women’s and girls’ health and needs in crises

Australia stands up to uplift the lives of women and girls affected by natural disasters

UNFPA midwives on call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s most remote villages

When crisis strikes: Responding to the needs and rights of women and girls

How technology is improving the quality of maternal health care in drought-affected Angola

France commits 1.5 million dollars to UNFPA to empower survivors of gender-based violence in Iraq

Core resources support survivors of gender-based violence in the Comoros

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Finland provides core funding to UNFPA, showing support and solidarity for millions of women and girls around the world

Belgium, Germany and Sweden join forces with UNFPA and UNICEF to eliminate female genital mutilation

Related topics