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UNFPA research reveals that nearly a third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence
Nearly a third of all women in developing countries begin childbearing at age 19 and younger, and nearly half of first births to adolescents are to... Read more
Press Release - Bihar’s Slum Settlements not just a ‘Housing Problem’
The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India organized a two-day consultative workshop on 'Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Development Policy for... Read more
Disability and the barriers to feminine hygiene
Every menstruating person has the right to menstrual health, irrespective of their gender identity, ability, or socio-economic status. Joint Op-Ed... Read more
Transformative Change through the Power of Women
The Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha and the United Nations Population Fund, India (UNFPA) signed an agreement today to launch an... Read more
International Day of the Midwife: The Missing Piece in India’s Maternal Health
Op-ed by UNFPA India Representative & Bhutan Country Director Andrea Wojnar to mark the International Day of the Midwife. As a lynchpin for women... Read more
I have a dream
With the help of an innovative mobile phone service, UN agencies are working with the Government and local bodies in Rajasthan to combat child... Read more
Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, I call upon the international community to ensure that women’s and girls’ health, rights and dignity are... Read more
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 2022
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 2022 In India: 1 out of 7 girls drop out of secondary school 1 out of 4 girls does not use menstrual hygiene products And there is only 14.9% female representation in the... Read more
Reaping India’s demographic dividend
A nation’s growth requires the productive contribution of all segments of society, particularly the children and the youth, who need to be provided... Read more
A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India
The Women’s Mechanized Cleaning Cooperative initiative was launched in October 2021 by UNFPA and the governing body of Patna city, in an effort to... Read more