"UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND - UNFPA"

Briefing by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Representative and President of the Security Council for the month of May, on the Council's programme of work for May.

The 55th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development is happening this week in New York to discuss the theme “Population and sustainable development, in particular sustained and inclusive economic growth.” UNIFEED

Economic and Social Council nominates experts, fills multiple vacancies for 16 subsidiary bodies.

More than 13 metric tons of desperately needed reproductive health supplies, medicines and equipment have been shipped to Ukraine by UNFPA, as stocks at health facilities run dangerously low one month after the Russian invasion. UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is tearing families apart. Over 2.1 million Ukrainians have now fled to neighbouring countries as the war enters its third week. UNFPA

Nearly 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have crossed the border into Moldova since the beginning of the conflict. UNFPA donated dignity kits to support women with their basic hygiene and sanitary needs. UNFPA

More than 80,000 refugees have fled the conflict in Ukraine in the last few days and have crossed the border into Moldova. UNFPA

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, today (13 Dec) launched its largest ever humanitarian appeal to reach over 54 million women, girls and young people in 61 countries in 2022 with critical assistance. UNFPA

General Assembly elects 18 member States to Human Rights Council, authorizes dates of conference for establishing nuclear‑weapon‑free zone in Middle East.