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UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the UN.

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UNFPA works to uphold the rights and choices of women, girls and young people across more than 150 countries. Our aim is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfil their potential.

Ending unmet need for family planning

Adolescent pregnancy Comprehensive sexuality education Family planning Sexual and reproductive health

Ending maternal mortality

Maternal health Midwifery Obstetric fistula

Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices

Child marriage Female genital mutilation Gender-based violence Son preference

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Engaging men and boys Gender equality HIV Human rights LGBTQIA+ Menstrual health Peacebuilding Persons with disabilities People of African descent Adolescents and young people
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We work with partners in more than 150 countries to provide access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services.

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UNFPA is on the ground before, during and after crises, working closely with partners to ensure sexual and reproductive health needs are not overlooked.

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Ending unmet need for family planning
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Ending maternal mortality
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  • Obstetric fistula
Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
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  • Female genital mutilation
  • Gender-based violence
  • Son preference
Responding to population matters
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  • Climate change
  • Demographic changes
Ensuring rights and choices for all
  • Engaging men and boys
  • Gender equality
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8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities

The case for rights and choices

8 Billion Strong 8 Billion Strong
8 Billion Strong
The problem with ‘too many’ The problem with ‘too many’
The problem with ‘too many’
The problem with ‘too few’ The problem with ‘too few’
The problem with ‘too few’
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Rights and choices are key
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