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1 March 2024
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem

I note with deep concern the Parliament of Ghana’s passage of the “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill''.

20 February 2024
News
Audience at the national dissemination of the key results from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Report

Leveraging Information For Progress: Data As Accelerator For ICPD And SDGs In Ghana

The essence of data in interventions lies in its transformative power to drive evidence-based decision-making: monitor progress and assess results of... Read more

15 February 2024
News
Panelists speaking during the virtual dialogue titled “Wrappers On or Off Convo” at the Orange Loft.

UNFPA YoLe Fellows Hold ‘Safe and Healthy Sex Practices’ Campaign

In a bold and innovative move to tackle critical issues surrounding safe sex practices and well-being among young people in Ghana, the UNFPA Youth... Read more

6 February 2024
Statement
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

“Her Voice, Her Future: Investing in Survivor-led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation in Ghana” - Joint Op-Ed by UN Country Team in Ghana

Female Genital Mutilation continues to be practiced in Ghana, in the shadows of the great progress made on women empowerment and gender consciousness... Read more

15 December 2023
News
The 5th Cohort of UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellows at their induction ceremony.

UNFPA Ghana holds Induction & Graduation Ceremony for the YoLe Fellows

As the world races towards 2030, the global population is set to witness a surge in the number of young people across the world, particularly in sub-... Read more

15 December 2023
News
Launch of the AADPD+10/ICPD+30 Ghana Report

Launch of Population & Development Review Report by NDPC: UNFPA Representative Calls for Accelerated Implementation

The Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund in Ghana, Dr. Wilfred Ochan has called on key development actors in the country to... Read more

10 December 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on Human Rights Day

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on Human Rights Day

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to humanity still speaks... Read more

6 December 2023
Press Release
UNFPA partners with First Lady of Ghana to launch Partnership to end Obstetric Fistula in Ghana

Restoring Dignity Among Women With Obstetric Fistula: UNFPA Partners First Lady of the Republic of Ghana and Stakeholders

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Ghana has formed a partnership with the First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo through her... Read more

29 November 2023
Statement
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2023 Op-ed by the United Nations Country Team in Ghana

UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most systemic and widespread human rights violations. The United Nations recognises GBV not only as a... Read more

14 November 2023
News
UNFPA Representative, Dr. Wilfred Ochan, delivering the keynote address at the 4th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Mana

UNFPA charges Nurses and Midwives in Ghana to Offer Quality Health Services

Nurses and midwives form a critical part of the health workforce everywhere in the world. The quality of their work output directly results in the... Read more

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