I had productive consultations in #Switzerland today with Swiss Development and Cooperation Director-General Ambassador Patricia Danzi. UNFPA appreciates 🇨🇭 core contributions and steadfast support, and looks forward to continuing our fruitful partnership. #PartnersAtCore

🚨 UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—notes with deep regret the termination of all funding agreements by the United States. See the statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ on the US Government funding cuts: unf.pa/usfc #FundUNFPA

Family planning programs aren't wasteful--they're lifesaving for women around the world. That's why Rep. Lois Frankel & I wrote a letter to Secretary Marco Rubio urging him to recognize their importance. On #InternationalWomensDay, take a moment to learn more about UNFPA's work to empower

Earlier today we asked Monica Ferro from UNFPA London about how they prioritise their life saving programmes amid major aid cuts.

Switzerland stands up for the lives & rights of women & girls🇨🇭 CHF 39 million pledged to UNFPA, UNICEF & UN Women to support reproductive health, child protection & gender equality worldwide 🙏for the steadfast support Swiss Development and Cooperation Swiss Federal Government Swiss MFA swissinfo.ch/eng/internatio…

🚨 We deeply regret that the USA has announced its intention to deny future funding to UNFPA. See what this decision means for the millions of women and girls UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—serves around the world: unf.pa/hud #FundUNFPA

The defunding of UNFPA by the US Government will have devastating consequences for women in the most crisis-affected places. We will continue to work tirelessly under our mandate to deliver on our collective promise to women and girls around the world: unf.pa/hud

🚨 The US’ decision to deny funding for UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is devastating: 🔴 Thousands of clinics will close 🔴 Rape survivors will be denied care 🔴 Midwives will not be able to continue. Learn more: unf.pa/hud #FundUNFPA

Every day, women and girls in crises risk their lives giving birth without care, surviving violence alone. Let's stand by them and let them know their lives matter. Let's not let the lights go out on them, especially in the darkest of nights: unf.pa/lights-out #FundUNFPA

"Protecting progress on women’s health and rights is a smart investment." Read UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith’s warning about the impacts of the global aid funding crisis for women and girls caught in humanitarian crises: unf.pa/wha 🗞 via The Telegraph

As we regroup, reform and renew the humanitarian system, the vital work to support women and girls must remain at the heart of the mission. Sima Bahous UNFPA Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/

Thank you to this wonderful human being for her service to humanity, leading one of, if not the most, important reproductive health services agencies in the world. Natalia has been unrelentless in her advocacy and fundraising for women and girls everywhere, to protect them from

As UNFPA chief, Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ has worked tirelessly to uphold the rights & choices of millions of women & girls. As her tenure draws to a close, she reflects on the challenges, achievements & unwavering commitment that defined her leadership. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Thank you Natalia for your principled action and inspirational leadership of UNFPA. We will all miss you, but continue to draw strength from your example.

Adelente! Best wishes and huge gratitude Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ for your leadership! Onward and upward.

Just spoken to Jonathan Whittall, our superb head of OCHA OPT (Palestine). He’s in Deir el Balah, Gaza, with Israeli airstrikes intensifying. Surrounded by our team, and civilians we stay to help. Exceptional courage and integrity on humanitarian frontline. They are best of UN. And all of us.