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UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy
To date, there is no scientific evidence about the increased susceptibility of pregnant women to COVID-19. However, pregnancy brings physical changes... Read more
UNFPA Welcomes Japan’s Support for Women’s Protection in Yemen
The Government of Japan donated USD $818,181 in support of UNFPA’s interventions to improve lifesaving protection services for vulnerable and... Read more
Joint funding from Sweden, Netherlands and Switzerland helps to expand women’s protection services
UNFPA welcomed the generous contribution of US$8.0 million from the Governments of Sweden, Netherlands and Switzerland to assist the most vulnerable... Read more
After 10 Years a Safe Delivery for Aziza
Married at 15 years, Aziza and her husband tried getting pregnant for 10 years with no luck. “When I became pregnant with my first child, it was a very happy time for me and my family; but I could... Read more
Swedish Foreign Minister visits women's safe spaces in south Yemen
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Ms. Ann Linde and other high-level officials visited a UNFPA established shelter and safe space in Aden and spoke to many brave women and... Read more
Action plan seeks to reach 48 million women and girls in humanitarian crises
When Yemen’s unrelenting conflict arrived in Taizz City late last year, Ashwaq saw her neighbourhood fall to pieces. Amid the bombardments, her house... Read more
In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending
Amani was delighted to be pregnant. Then she experienced a life-threatening complication.
UNFPA Scales Up Lifesaving Services for Women and Girls in Yemen with Support from the United Arab Emirates
UNFPA welcomed the generous contribution of US$25 million from the United Arab Emirates to scale up assistance to the most vulnerable women and girls... Read more
Life-saving reproductive health supplies for Hadramout
Lifesaving reproductive health supplies were delivered to three hospitals in Hadramout during December 2019.
Yemen's State of Population 2019 Report launched
The State of Yemen’s Population 2019 Report was launched in Sana'a. The report looks at current population conditions in light of the conflict,... Read more