World Population Day

Peace in the home: safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls – even during COVID-19 

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day, 11 July 2020

Combatting the under-valuing of girls in Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Update: This event has ended. View the recording here.

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Break the silence!

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights speaks to the universality of human rights. Everyone, everywhere, is entitled to them, without distinction or discrimination of any kind.