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Why men and boys are needed for women’s empowerment
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Why men and boys are needed for women’s empowerment
As the United Nations sexual and reproductive health and rights agency, UNFPA works to empower every woman and girl to reach her fullest potential. Alongside becoming allies in women’s empowerment efforts, men and boys also benefit greatly from standing up…
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights by the Billions
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights by the Billions
You are now one of 8 billion people on the planet.   It’s been a long road with historic highs and lows for all of our sexual and reproductive health and rights. But for every billion we have grown, visionary…
Engaging communities in Malawi to end child marriage and help girls finish school
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Engaging communities in Malawi to end child marriage and help girls finish school
MACHINGA, Malawi – “I had to go against some deeply held traditions to persuade my people that girls need access to education, just like boys,” said village head Patete, watching as a group of girls walked to school in Malawi’s Machinga…
Here First: UNFPA’s Work with Indigenous Communities
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Here First: UNFPA’s Work with Indigenous Communities
Did you know that there are over 5,000 different Indigenous groups across 90 countries in the world today? These communities represent an immense diversity of tradition and knowledge, but they are bound by the common values of interconnectedness between all…

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