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Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit
New York, 12 November 2020 -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the health and economies of countries around the world, governments, non-governmental organizations,... Read more

Intisar, a breast cancer survivor and advocate from the Gaza Strip: a journey of hardship and hope
“I always encourage the women I know to do a self-examination and regular screenings”, says Intisar, a 55-year-old woman from Deir al-Balah in the Gaza-strip. The prevalence of breast cancer has... Read more

Dr. Luay Shabaneh condemns the killing of a pregnant woman in Qalqilya, Palestine
UNFPA, Arab States Regional Director, Dr. Luay Shabaneh condemns the killing of a pregnant woman in Qalqilya, Palestine Cairo- 22 October 2020 – The United Nations Population Fund, Arab States... Read more

Research and practice for health and human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory
20 October 2020, Birzeit & Jerusalem – The Institute of Community and Public Health at Birzeit University, Lancet Palestinian Health Alliance, UNFPA Palestine, and WHO in the occupied... Read more

It is time for us to listen!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On the International Day of the Girl 11 October 2020 It is every girl’s right to speak and to be heard. Today, on the International Day of the... Read more

Let’s listen to girls and uphold their rights
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On the International Day of the Girl 11 October 2020 It is every girl’s right to speak and to be heard. Today, on the International Day of... Read more

Celebrating the Real-life Heroes Battling COVID-19, Crises and Disasters
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day Saving lives has never been more harrowing Last year saw attacks against aid workers surpass all previous records... Read more

Canada’s funding contributes to protect and empower GBV Survivors at Nablus Shelter
As COVID-19 pandemic cases have been increasing in the Palestinian Territories, women at high-risk violence survivors were unable to obtain proper services as Nablus Shelter lacks appropriate... Read more

Youth leading the way in COVID-19 solutions, Executive Director's Statement on the occasion of International Youth Day
Youth leading the way in COVID-19 solutions Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Youth Day 12 August 2020 As we mark International Youth Day in the midst of a... Read more

Statement by United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Jamie McGoldrick, on the occasion of International Youth Day
Statement by United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Jamie McGoldrick. on the occasion of International Youth Day Jerusalem, 12 August 2020 Today, the United... Read more