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United Nations Population Fund

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
June 24, 2024

Over 950,000 women in Zamfara at high risk of maternal death: Commissioner

“This training is aimed at ensuring safe delivery of babies across all health facilities in the state.”

Dauda Lawal-Dare
May 5, 2024

UNFPA canvass support for midwives over shortfall of maternal resources

“When crisis strikes, midwives are often first on the scene, especially in remote communities.’’

Midwives (Credit: United Nations Population Funds)
April 24, 2024

Tinubu committed to quality life for Nigerians, says Shettima

The SWOP report emphasises that over half of preventable maternal deaths occur in countries affected by crises and conflicts.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
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)
April 19, 2023

India overtakes China, now world’s most populous nation

The country with a population of 1.4286 billion has slightly overtaken China, which has 1.4257 billion people.

Populated India city
June 10, 2021

Kaduna women believe it’s okay for men to beat them: Report

Despite ongoing campaigns against GBV, some Kaduna women believe it is okay for a man to beat a woman.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and wife Hadiza El-Rufai
April 27, 2021

SPECIAL: How Nigerian police, judiciary frustrate justice for rape victims

In Nigeria, hundreds of rape cases are reported annually, but the institutions founded to protect the victims and deliver justice have continued to frustrate the system.