It is high time to stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East.

I condemn any act of retaliation & appeal to the international community to work together to prevent any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region & beyond.

Today, UNFPA & Sanlam Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare for women and girls through innovative financing and implementation models to promote social development and advance gender equality.

“Female genital mutilation [FGM] is a human rights violation.”

Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ has expressed her alarm at efforts to repeal the ban on FGM in the #Gambia , and similar efforts in other countries.

See why this would be devastating for women and girls: unf.pa/rfg

#EndFGM

The Strengthening Adolescents and Youth (SAY) Empowerment & Rights Program, funded by #Denmark 🇩🇰 in #Uganda 🇺🇬, enhances #SRHR & #SGBV services for young people in refugee settlements and host communities.

Read about the transformative intervention ➡️ tinyurl.com/3y8ns9au

Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths according to UNFPA report #SWOP2024 via UN News news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

Lo studio dell’UNFPA, il Fondo delle Nazioni Unite per la popolazione che si batte per il diritto alla salute sessuale e riproduttiva e dell’AIDOS, l’associazione delle donne per lo sviluppo.

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Gaza: 95% of pregnant and breastfeeding women are not getting adequate food or nutrition.

Despite challenges, UNFPA continues delivering life-saving medicines & supplies to women & girls in need. unf.pa/opt

A new UNFPA report finds 30 years of progress in sexual and reproductive health has largely ignored the most marginalized communities. The report highlights the importance of tailoring programmes to the needs of communities and empowering women and girls.

UNFPA Uganda's partnership with Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬 empowers women in Uganda to make choices about their bodies, unlocking their full potential and fosters stronger resilient communities. Thanks to Japan's support, more women and girls lead healthier lives, free from violence.

Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths according to UNFPA report #SWOP2024 via UN News news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

Women in Africa are 130 times more likely to die in case of pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and Northern America, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, says in its new State of World Population Report 2024.

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Midwives are courageous heroes who save lives, champion health, and honor women's and girls' choices. UNFPA is committed to supporting them and ensuring the right to health for all!

“When we improve the life of an Afro-descendant woman or girl, the prospects of her entire community and nation improve.”

— UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ during the 3rd session of the Permanent Forum on People of #AfricanDescent

#BlackLivesMatter #FightRacism

We are grateful UNFPA Uganda to be able to continue delivering life-saving sexual & reproductive health services to the refugee & host communities in #Uganda 🇺🇬 with the generous support of Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬🇯🇵 & in partnership with UNHCR Uganda & @wfp. MOFA of Japan UNFPA Japan 国連人口基金

Grateful to Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬 for USD 1,001,855 contribution to deliver lifesaving integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights & Gender Based Violence interventions for refugees & persons affected by disaster & epidemics through UNFPA Uganda
#UNFPAthanksJAPAN
#PartnersAtCore

On 16 Apr, Amb. Sasayama held a Joint Press Conference for 🇯🇵’s 2024 contribution in support of refugees and host communities, and Vulnerable Population in Karamoja, with Hon. Lillian Aber & 3 UN agencies. The projects implemented for people of 🇺🇬 with total budget of USD 4.3m🤝

The Government of Japan has committed US$ 4.3 million to support refugees and host communities as well as the vulnerable population in Karamoja sub-region, over a period of one year from April 2024 to March 2025. 🤝Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬 MOFA of Japan UNFPA Uganda World Food Programme

We are grateful UNFPA Uganda to be able to continue delivering life-saving sexual & reproductive health services to the refugee & host communities in #Uganda 🇺🇬 with the generous support of Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬🇯🇵 & in partnership with UNHCR Uganda & @wfp. MOFA of Japan UNFPA Japan 国連人口基金

Thriving communities start with empowered women. UNFPA is committed to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment by ensuring their right to Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights ( #SRHR ) to build a more sustainable future for all.

How can we can harness the power of half the planet and make #GenderEquality a reality?

By listening to what women and girls want.

📢 RT to join UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—to uplift the voices of women and girls!

#GlobalGoals