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8 March 2024
Statement
Happy International Women's Day

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2024

A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment of women and girls. Thirty years ago, at the International Conference on Population and... Read more

8 March 2024
News
India's journey in fostering women's leadership and inclusive governance holds powerful lessons in fast-tracking the localisatio

Opinion: The Key To Fast-Track India's Progress Is More Women In Local Bodies

India's Panchayati Raj institutions are playing a critical role in pushing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the last mile. Elected... Read more

30 January 2024
Statement
"We appeal for these decisions to be reconsidered."

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee

Despite the “horrifying” allegations that 12 UNWRA staff were involved in the Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel on 7 October, “we must not prevent... Read more

29 December 2023
News
Students with hearing disability. Photo credits: Sandipan Chatterjee

Harnessing Power Of Tech To Challenge Disabilities

The Disability Innovation and Experience Lab, an initiative by the Odisha government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), combines... Read more

23 December 2023
News
World population(EUMETSAT) Photo Credits: Hindustan Times

India's ageing population: Why it matters more than ever

While India has the highest number of young people, ageing is rapidly progressing. The current elderly population of 153 million (aged 60 and above)... Read more

15 December 2023
Story
Revolutionizing Healthcare in Patna's Underserved Settlements

Revolutionizing Healthcare in Patna's Underserved Settlements

The story reflects a journey of empowerment, where individuals like Dr. Sneha and Sanu sow seeds of transformation for a brighter, more open-minded... Read more

11 December 2023
News
women are not just survivors but pivotal actors in climate change solutions.

The Litmus Test - Climate Action Must Lead To Gender, Social Justice

In the grand tapestry of climate change discussions, where policy frameworks and carbon footprints often dominate, there exists a formidable force... Read more

3 December 2023
Story
 A Day in the Life of Dr. Gadappa, Gender-based Violence Service Provider, Balancing Healing and Justice

Balancing Healing and Justice

Coinciding with 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, UNFPA India highlights the unwavering dedication of our partners on the frontlines... Read more

24 November 2023
News
Girl trainees taking stock of the situation on the sea shore |  Image Courtesy: Sandipan Chatterjee

Harnessing Girl Power For Disaster Mitigation

Recognising the potential of women of Odisha villages to contribute to disaster risk reduction, the Odisha government, in partnership with UNFPA, is... Read more

27 September 2023
Press Release
India Ageing Report 2023 Unveils Critical Insights into Elderly Care in India

India Ageing Report 2023 Unveils Critical Insights into Elderly Care in India

UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) India, in collaboration with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), unveiled the highly... Read more

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