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National Launch of Women’s Economic and Social Wellbeing Survey Report.
National launch of Women’s Economic and Social Wellbeing Survey Report
Pakistan DHS- Data Dissemination Event
Pakistan DHS- Data Dissemination Event February 25, 2019 Pakistan has released the results of the Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2017-18 on February 25, 2019. The PDHS was successfully... Read more
Importance of Family Planning Reiterated on World Population Day
The theme for this year’s World Population Day -- ‘Family Planning as a Human Right’-- is apt for Pakistan at this crucial moment in time. The theme... Read more
Maternal mortality in Asia-Pacific - 5 key facts
5 key facts.
UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice... Read more
New Year, New Beginnings
The new year is a time for reflection and for resolutions -- a time to take stock of our successes and challenges, to strengthen our resolve and to... Read more
How one woman reclaimed her life after suffering from fistula for 25 years
For more than 25 years, Sarsan suffered in silence with obstetric fistula. She was shunned in her village – unable to offer her prayers at the mosque... Read more
Latest census to help shape a new future for Pakistan
The latest data collected from the Census is a critical next step in the country’s development, which will uncover important demographic trends such... Read more
We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions
Our Executive Director's clarion call on World Human Rights Day 2017.
Commit to ending gender-based violence by 2030: UNFPA Executive Director
UNFPA has committed to an end to gender-based violence and harmful practices by 2030, the year when the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals... Read more