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Published on May 16, 2025

UNFPA warns that funding cuts in Afghanistan threaten lives of millions

Drastic funding reductions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are endangering the lives and well-being of millions in Afghanistan, where access to maternal and reproductive healthcare remains a lifeline for women and girls in one of the world’s …

Source: Ariana News - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

UNFPA Deputy Regional Director’s Visit to Turkmenistan

May 16, 2025 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Deputy Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Mr. Klaus Beck, was on a mission to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, from May 12-16, 2025. During the mission, Mr. Beck participated in the …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Funding cuts threaten health services for Afghan women and girls, UNFPA warns

Severe funding cuts to UNFPA are putting critical health services for Afghan women and girls at risk, with millions facing reduced access to maternal care, reproductive health, and psychosocial support amid growing humanitarian needs.

Source: Daryo - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

Funding cuts threaten health services for Afghan women and girls, UNFPA warns

Source: Daryo - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

UNFPA: Over 13 Million Afghans Received Aid Last Year

8AM, Kabul: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reports that 13.7 million people in Afghanistan benefited from its assistance over the past year. In its 2024 Annual Report released on Thursday, May 15, UNFPA stated that 78 percent of this aid was …

Source: Hasht-e-Subh Daily - Neutral
Published on 17:14 GMT

Worldwide, Many Women Relied on the U.S. for Financial Support. This Afghan Woman Dares to Speak Out.

(Courtesy of Seema Ghani)This piece is published in partnership with The Fuller Project, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to the coverage of women’s issues around the world. Sign up for The Fuller Project’s newsletter. I’ve been writing for decades about …

Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
Published on 17:11 GMT

Midwives Critical to Building Climate-Resilient Communities

Midwives play a vital role in building climate-resilient communities—especially in protecting women, newborns, and families. This message was echoed by speakers at the International Day of the Midwife commemoration held today in Windhoek. When disasters …

Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on 09:04 GMT

Preparations on to ensure reproductive health of pregnant mothers at flood risk

Preparations on to ensure reproductive health of pregnant mothers at flood risk RANGPUR, May 17, 2025 (BSS) - The Directorate General of Health Services in association with LAMB Hospital and UNFPA is preparing to ensure emergency reproductive health care …

Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending
Published on 02:45 GMT

Malawi gets 5 nominations for regional awards

Scorchers captain Tabitha Chawinga has been nominated for the sports woman and sportsperson of the year in the seventh edition of the Regional Annual Sports Awards (Rasa). Taonele Banda and Moses Misoya have also been nominated for Sportswoman of the Year …

Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

UN Agencies Join Forces to Tackle Food Insecurity, Health, and Nutrition Needs in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise their collaboration on integrating food and nutrition assistance with sexual and …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution