calendar_today 14 October 2016

Health, respect and opportunity: advancing the rights of indigenous women in the Philippines

For too long, childbirth was a lottery of life and death for many indigenous women in the southern island of Mindanao.

calendar_today 13 October 2016

Statement

Condolences on the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The United Nations pays its respects to the life and legacy of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

calendar_today 11 October 2016

Statement

Making Girls Count in the Sustainable Development Goals Era

Statement by the UNFPA Executive Director on the International Day of the Girl Child,

calendar_today 01 October 2016

News

Ageing populations in Asia-Pacific: Transforming challenges into opportunities

Asia-Pacific is ageing fast. How can countries better prepare and transform challenges into opportunities? Astrid Bant, UNFPA Viet Nam Representative, explains.

calendar_today 01 October 2016

Statement

Take a stand against 'ageism'

The International Day of Older Persons is our chance to take a stand against the destructive problem of ageism.

calendar_today 01 October 2016

Statement

The transformative force of population ageing

Population ageing – one of the most significant trends of the 21st century – represents both a cause for celebration and a challenge.

calendar_today 22 September 2016

Statement

A #Path2Equality for all: First UN high-level meeting on LGBT Rights

At first-ever high-level UN meeting on LGBT rights, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon affirms UN commitment to rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons worldwide, and…