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7 December 2018
Statement

Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative, at the Workshop "Justice for survivors of Sexual Violence"

The topic of sexual violence is often considered too sensitive to discuss in public because people feel that it might create negative consequences... Read more

7 December 2018
News

Workshop “Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence - Voice of the Insiders"

HA NOI, 7/12/2018 - Today in Hanoi, a workshop on "Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: Voice of the Insiders" was jointly held by the... Read more

5 December 2018
News

Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights

The workshop, entitled “Sexual violence against women and girls: Gaps in legislation and supporting services”, was co-held on 5 December 2018 by the... Read more

25 November 2018
Statement

Renewing our pledge to end violence against women and girls

Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Statement by the Heads of UN agencies, UNFPA, UNDP... Read more

25 November 2018
Statement

UN Secretary-General's remarks on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic. It is a moral affront to all women and girls, a mark of shame on all our societies and a major... Read more

17 November 2018
News

16 champions for activism against gender-based violence

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. An estimated one in three women will experience... Read more

11 October 2018
Statement

A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!

Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the Girl, 11 October 2018 We believe in the power of girls to change this world for the... Read more

10 October 2018
Statement

Let’s talk about mental health – and let’s act!

Message of Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director of UNFPA World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2018 Today on World Mental Health Day, UNFPA calls... Read more

1 October 2018
Statement

Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative at Talkshow "Responding to Population Ageing in Viet Nam: the Way Forward"

It is my great pleasure to open this event "Responding to Population Ageing in Viet Nam: the Way Forward". Let me at the outset thank the... Read more

1 October 2018
Press Release

Talk-show on the International Day of Older Persons 1/10/2018: "Responding to population ageing in Viet Nam: the Way Forward"

HA NOI, 01/10/2018 - A talk-show "Responding to population ageing in Viet Nam: the way forward" was held today in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam... Read more

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