Ethiopia today joins the global community in observing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) under…
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UN agencies call for investment in FGM survivors in Ethiopia
Two UN agencies – UNICEF and UNFPA – call for investment in Female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors in Ethiopia. Today,…
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Ethiopia advised to invest in fighting child marriage
Two UN agencies (UNICEF and UNFPA) advised the Government of Ethiopia to invest more in fighting child marriage and female…
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Intentional investment in girls’ education vital
The British Council in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),…
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UNFPA deputy executive director Ib Petersen begins his first official visit to Egypt
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Population Fund Deputy Executive Director, Management, Ib Petersen started a visit to Egypt…
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Understanding the Sahelian challenge through demographic data
By Mabingue Ngom – Demographic data drives and defines the core functions of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The…
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Weaving demography, peace and security nexus in the Sahel
BY MABINGUE NGOM – “The Sahel is facing one of the fastest-growing displacement crises in the world – and yet…
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Shaping peace together in the Sahel
By Mabingue Ngom – The International Day of Peace, which is an annual special day, observed on 21 September around…
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Confronting COVID-19: lessons from Ebola – OPINION
By Mabingue Ngom – The world is facing unprecedented times. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic currently afflicting our world is redefining…
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Towards zero female genital mutilation
A joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile…
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Norway provides finance for adolescent, youth development in Ethiopia
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia signed a grant agreement today with UNFPA and UNICEF amounting to NOK 100 million…
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