Our thoughts at UNFPA are with the communities affected by the deadly floods in Rio Grande do Sul, #Brazil . We stand ready to work with the government and UN partners to support vulnerable people, including women and girls, affected by this tragedy.

For women in humanitarian crises, fear and distress can darken the joy of becoming a mother.

Every mother deserves a healthy and joyful birth.

This #MothersDay , learn how UNFPA is working to make motherhood safer in the most dire circumstances: unf.pa/safebirth

Deeply honoured for the lifetime achievement award by the Medical Women’s International Association received on my behalf by Dr Nathan Bakyaita , World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Zambia. It’s my sincere hope that this recognition will inspire young women to pursue careers in public health!

It's time to advocate for policies that support our midwives! Let's ensure they have the regulations and resources they need to thrive. #SupportMidwives #RegulateHealthcare #InvestInMidwives

#DayOfTheMidwife

Ending day 1 at the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Happy to share these days with amazing community leaders from all over the world. Thank you for the invitation to be part of the workshops road to the summit of the future #OurCommonFuture #2024UNCSC 🇺🇳 (📸 United Nations)

“The Gambia Ministry of Health is strongly against the medicalization of FGM.

Ministry of Health Gambia encourages more advocacy and sensitization to end the harmful practice”

~Dr Mustpha Bittaye, Director of Health Services Ministry of Health Gambia

⚡ Climate change impacts reproductive rights.

#ClimateAction must include investment in the health, education and empowerment of women and girls.

See how UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action: unf.pa/cc

#OurCommonFuture #ICPD30

This week's United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi is a unique opportunity to jointly shape our way forward, by exchanging ideas & best practices for #OurCommonFuture .

Civil society's role in this process cannot be overstated.

My congratulations to Major Ahlem Douzi of Tunisia, who received the United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice & Corrections Officers this week.

Her achievements highlight the vital importance of women #ServingForPeace .

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This is what the lack of supplies and functioning hospitals in Gaza is doing to children like seven-year-old Janna.

The children of Gaza need an immediate ceasefire and access to life-saving aid now.

Military operations in Rafah and closure of key border crossings into southern #Gaza have severed our access to fuel, threatening to grind humanitarian operations to a halt.

Lost time in delivering aid, will soon become more lost lives.

My statement👇 unicef.org/press-releases…

Through Chaguo Langu, Haki Yangu Programme #CLHY funded by #Finland 🇫🇮

Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, #Tanzania 🇹🇿

Faith Leaders Take Action to End Child Marriage...

Both faith leaders have committed to end child marriage, GBV & FGM.

Read More 👇🏾
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Insightful two days in Istanbul with all Humanitarian Coordinators at our annual retreat.

It is my privilege to count myself as your colleague. Continue to listen, continue to make our response better, continue to push our boundaries.

🚀 Exciting news from UNFPA Asia and the Pacific! Today marks the launch of #Equity2030Alliance in Asia Pacific, a crucial step towards empowering women & girls in science, tech, & finance. Together, let's redesign the world for gender equity! ➡️ bit.ly/41jGpPB

#EquityBydesign

Civilians in #Gaza are being starved and killed, and we are prevented from helping them.
 
This is Gaza today, even after 7 months of horrors.

This evening, Israeli residents set fire twice to the perimeter of the UNRWA Headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem.

This took place while UNRWA and other UN Agencies’ staff were on the compound.
While there were no casualties among our staff, the fire caused extensive damage…

Honored to join a moving drum dialogue in #Brazil , home to a vibrant diaspora.

May every place in the world feel the rhythm of the drum and its call for peace and human rights.

#Standup4HumanRights

In Bahia #Brazil , I visited a new training center for reproductive planning, a joint effort between the government and UNFPA that will expand access to family planning.

Together we are promoting women’s health and reaching some of the most underserved populations.

#GlobalGoals

Violence against women is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries.

See how @‌UNFPA is ensuring that women can live free from all forms of abuse: unf.pa/gbvd

#Standup4HumanRights

Life Starts in the Hands of a Midwife…

Meet #Theodora , a midwife with unwavering passion🧡

Despite the challenges, Theodora remains dedicated to delivering life-saving care during the mudslide in #Hanang ’ - #Manyara 🇹🇿. Ahsante sana Shujaa 💪🏽

#MidwivesSaveLives

#IDM2024