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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day - 11 July World Population Day Statement The COVID-19 pandemic... Read more
Whether baby boom or bust, the solution lies in prioritizing the reproductive health and rights of all people
While celebrating the World Population Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) called for more efforts in the provision of sexual and... Read more
Nothing for youth without youth
Empowering adolescents and young people in Rwanda to realize their rights to Sexual and Reproductive Health. Early and unintended pregnancy has a severely negative impact on girls’ education. With... Read more
My body, My Dignity!
Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek... Read more
Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more
“COVID-19 positive, I never regretted my choice of being a midwife. I kept the hope to see myself caring for mothers and babies again.” A story of Mbonabucya Jean Felix, Rwandan Midwife.
Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the health and well-being of entire communities.... Read more
Trust the evidence: invest in midwives
Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the health and well-being of entire communities. They... Read more
UNFPA supporting National Partners develop a 5 years Comprehensive Condom Strategic Plan
In Rwanda, HIV/AIDS is a mixed epidemic, generalized in the adult population with an HIV prevalence rate stabilized at 3% (RPHIA 2018–2019). The... Read more
Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, according to data from 57 countries, UNFPA’s flagship report announced today. The 2021... Read more
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek... Read more