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UNFPA

October 24, 2024

Ukraine’s population dropped by 10 million since Russia’s invasion: UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund says the population of Ukrainians has dropped by 10 million since Russia invaded the country in 2014.

Ukrainians affected by Russia’s invasion
September 2, 2024

Tunde Onakoya praises UNFPA’s support for girls

Mr Onakoya had some chess training sessions with the girls at the centre.

Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya
June 21, 2024

Cases of conflict-related sexual violence went up by 50% in one year: UNFPA

She noted that sexual violence in conflicts is a war crime and one that silences voices pleading for peace.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
February 28, 2024

UNFPA donates 2,000 dignity kits to Plateau IDPs

Mr Sabum stated that the other gaps identified were in the areas of protection for women and girls living in IDP camps.

UNFPA (Credit: UN)
February 17, 2024

FG, UN agencies partner to end child marriage in Nigeria

He called on stakeholders to seek an end to the practice.

Child Marriage
December 15, 2023

FG, stakeholders collaborate to enhance menstrual hygiene

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Thursday collaborated with stakeholders to enhance menstrual hygiene among women and girls.

GIRLS HOLDING SANITARY PADS (Credit: BBC)
December 9, 2023

Lagos sets up committee to reduce maternal, child death

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has the highest number of maternal deaths globally.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
November 22, 2023

Minister seeks stakeholders’ support to reform Nigeria’s correctional service

Mr Tunji-Ojo said decongesting correctional facilities in the country demands urgent collaboration.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and inmates
October 11, 2023

587 health facilities providing family planning services in Sokoto: Official

Mr Muhammad said family planning services were available in health facilities across rural and urban settlements.

Family planning
August 27, 2023

UNFPA, Sokoto govt train stakeholders on gender-based violence

The stakeholders were trained on the handling and referral of gender-based violence cases to hospitals.

UN Population Fund (UNFPA)