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Japan Supports UNFPA’s Efforts to Confront Zika Virus in Latin America
UNITED NATIONS, Panama 31 March 2016 – The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of $250,000 to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, to purchase contraceptives and other reproductive... Read more
Step It Up for Gender Equality
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive. For instance, nearly 14 million children are forced into marriage every year... Read more
Government Departments in Belize Receive Data- gathering Equipment to Advance Prevention of Gender-based Violence in Belize
Government units in charge of collecting and analyzing data on violence against women and human trafficking in Belize are now better equipped to do so and to provide reliable data for the population... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on the Zika Virus
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially adverse effects on the health of women and babies, particularly in... Read more
UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra care to avoid exposure to mosquito bites, use insecticide-treated... Read more
Adolescent Pregnancy is not just a Health issue - UNFPA
UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean has embarked on a sexual and reproductive health information programme, to increase awareness about the health and development challenges posed by... Read more
Final Hurdle Removed for Jamaica’s Teen Moms Returning To School
On her walk to the bus stop, Shelly, 15, flips through the pages of her black and white notebook, occasionally looking away to memorize her notes. She has an information technology exam in less than... Read more
UNFPA's State of World Population 2015 sets new agenda for humanitarian response to step up support for millions left behind
Ronald Jackson, Exeuctive Director, CDEMA receives a copy of the report from Siti Oussein, Deputy Director, UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean during the regional launch, at the the Melia... Read more
UNFPA DELIVERS SUPPORT TO DOMINICA IN THE AFTERMATH OF TROPICAL STORM ERIKA
In a move to ensure the safety and dignity of Dominican women and girls, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund’s Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean (... Read more
Caribbean Regional Meeting on Sustainable Development Held in Barbados
Caribbean authorities including government officials and members of civil society met in Bridgetown, Barbados, August 25-27 to discuss matters relating to sustainable development in the Caribbean.... Read more