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2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore Two million additional cases... Read more
Accelerating Progress on Ending Child Marriage in Zambia
Child marriage is a harmful practice that perpetuates a vicious cycle of poverty and gender inequality and violates the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls as well as deprives them of... Read more
The inspiring role of a midwife in rural Zambia during COVID-19
Moses Nkosi, was born and raised in rural eastern Zambia in a family of 7. Despite the social and economic challenges he faced, he remained determined to pursue his dream of a career in health.... Read more
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Urgent, accelerated action needed to stop female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other practices that harm women and girls, according to new UNFPA report 30 June 2020, NEW YORK—Every year,... Read more
Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are harmed physically or psychologically, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and... Read more
A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective... Read more
COVID-19 jeopardises progress made towards protecting women and girls from violence and harmful practices
Opinion editorial by Justine Coulson (UNFPA), Roberta Clarke (UN Women) and Mohamed M. Fall (UNICEF) Statement to mark International Day of the African Child The passing of laws to end child marriage... Read more
Dignity kits meet hygiene needs of women and girls amid COVID-19 pandemic
During pandemics, women and girls of reproductive age remain among the most severely affected population group – with a heightened need for specific health and hygiene services. With the fast... Read more
My Fistula is repaired! Now I can return to school!
Mariud, aged 19, lives in a remote village located in Mkushi District, Central Province of Zambia. Pregnant at the age of 13, Mariud developed Obstetric Fistula in 2014, as a result of a 72 hour... Read more
New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues
More than 47 million women could lose access to contraception, leading to 7 million unintended pregnancies in the coming months. New York, USA, 27 April 2020 - As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the... Read more