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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh have reported horrific stories of sexual violence. One woman, Shakila, said she was raped after being forced to watch the murder of her husband and infant... Read more
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative in Viet Nam on the Opening of the Photo Exhibition “Across the Storm”
Your Excellency Mme Nienke Trooster, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Mr. Pham Ngoc Tien, Director of Department for Gender Equality, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs;... Read more
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative in Viet Nam on the Launching Ceremony of the project with the Ministry of Health
It is indeed our pleasure to be here today, for the launch of the project on "Technical assistance to the Ministry of Health for effectively... Read more
A new collaboration between Viet Nam and UNFPA to address inequalities in sexual and reproductive health and family planning
HA NOI, 15/11/2017 – A new project between Viet Nam and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) entitled "Support the Ministry of Health to... Read more
The State of World Population 2017
UNITED NATIONS, New York--Unless inequality is urgently tackled and the poorest women empowered to make their own decisions about their lives,... Read more
Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by... Read more
Tapping the talents and contributions of older persons: International Day of Older Persons 2017
A new narrative about the role of older persons is in the making—one that acknowledges their potential to contribute to societies and economies. Yet... Read more
Speech of Mr. Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator, at the Celebration of International Youth Day 2017
On behalf of the United Nations system in Viet Nam, I am honoured to be with you today to commemorate this years’ International Youth Day.
Viet Nam celebrates 2017 International Youth Day:"Youth Empowerment for the Country’s Development"
Ha Noi, 11 August 2017 – Celebrating International Youth Day, over 500 young people, representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Youth Union,... Read more
World Population Day 2017: "Family Planning: Empowering people, Developing Nations"
HA NOI, 11 July 2017 – Today, 11 July is World Population Day, with the theme on "Family Planning: Empowering people, Developing Nations. This... Read more