Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

UNFPA News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

UN Population Fund Newswire

Get by Email • RSS

Published on Oct 9, 2026

Bauchi govt, UNFPA train journalists on effective, accurate reportage

The Nigeria country office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, has organised a two-day training for journalists in Bauchi State on …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Oct 9, 2026

In the interests of every person's well-being

On October 7, 2026, the international conference “Demographic Processes and Sustainable Development: Contemporary Challenges and International Experience” was held in the National Tourist Zone “Avaza”. The meeting was attended by the leadership and …

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency: Turkmenistan Today - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Kwara adopts new system to improve contraceptive supply

The Kwara State Government has introduced an electronic warehouse management system to improve the monitoring and availability of family planning commodities across health facilities in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, disclosed this …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 9, 2026

First Gentleman Ndaitwah Calls for Coordinated National Action to Empower Boys and Men

Avani Hotel, Windhoek, on 7 October 2026. Special remarks by Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, at the Male Engagement Symposium on “Coordinating Namibia’s Work with Men and Boys for Gender Equality and …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Zimbabwe’s mobile clinic helps teenagers access contraception amid aid cuts

Being a teen mother was far from what Zimbabwean Kelly Nhedega had imagined. The 18-year-old had mapped out a different future: finish school, train as a nurse and then start a family. But when she became sexually active, contraception felt out of reach …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Pensions without a future: Why Ukraine can no longer sustain its pay-as-you-go system

Svitlana Dovhalenko, Economist at CASE Ukraine, PhD Ukraine’s pay-as-you-go pension system is reaching its limits Ukraine’s pension system is facing a long-term challenge as demographic constraints increasingly determine its financial sustainability. Will …

Source: Interfax Ukraine - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Iran war delays deliveries of contraceptives to African clinics that already face a $185 million funding shortfall as ...

Being a teen mother was far from what Zimbabwean Kelly Nhedega had imagined. The 18-year-old had mapped out a different future: finish school, train as a nurse and then start a family. But when she became sexually active, contraception felt out of reach …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Sanitary Pads Enter the Caribbean at 20 Per Cent Duty. The Region Imports US$85 Million of Them and Exports US$1 Million....

The rate is set by the Community, not by any one country. Heading 96.19 of the Revised Common External Tariff of the Caribbean Community covers “Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any materials …

Source: Village Voice News - Pending
Published on Oct 9, 2026

58 Kaduna women re-build lives after VVF treatment

Map showing Kaduna State, with Kaduna highlighted as the state capital. For years, Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) shaped the lives of 58 women in Kaduna state, leaving many to cope with pain, emotional distress, stigma, and social isolation. But after …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 7, 2026

ECA, UNFPA inaugurate digital platform to track Africa’s demographic dividend

By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), have inaugurated a digital platform to track implementation of Africa’s demographic dividend roadmap. The ECA in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja said …

Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 7, 2026

ECA, UNFPA inaugurate digital platform to track Africa’s demographic dividend roadmap

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have inaugurated a digital platform to track the implementation of Africa’s demographic dividend roadmap. The platform was unveiled during a three-day technical …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Young, pregnant and desperate: Aid cuts risk Mozambique’s teen pregnancy fight

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Amina Chauvinga* was chased away from home in the impoverished province of Nampula, northern …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls

EPWORTH, Zimbabwe (AP) — Being a teen mother was far from what Zimbabwean Kelly Nhedega had imagined. The 18-year-old had mapped out a different future: finish school, train as a nurse and then start a family. But when she became sexually active, …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Ministry of Justice Bauchi, ATBU, UNFPA Charge Students to Report Campus GBV

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Bauchi State Ministry of Justice has charged students in tertiary institutions to discountenance the tradition of silence and report all instances of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on their campuses. The charge was delivered by …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Israel’s Violence Against Palestine Survives the Ceasefire

Israel’s genocidal bombing campaign has devastated Gaza’s wastewater system, destroying or damaging nearly 90% of the territory’s water and sanitation infrastructure since 2023. Every day, 45,000 cubic metres of untreated sewage are discharged into the …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Adolescent Girls’ Programme makes positive impact

The Adolescent Girls’ Programme (AGP) is making a positive impact on girls, with falling teenage pregnancy rates in basic schools in the Central Tongu District, where girls are becoming more assertive in pursuing their studies. The programme, which took …

Source: Graphic Online - Pending
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Sydney Hushie appointed Chief of UNFPA Digital Centre of Excellence in New York

By: Kanto Kai Okanta Sydney Hushie, LLM, has been appointed Chief of the Digital Centre of Excellence at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Headquarters in New York, where he will lead the organisation’s digital transformation agenda. Hushie …

Source: Tech Review Africa - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2026

APC Official Raises Fresh Questions Over Census Support as December Exercise Approaches

An All People’s Congress (APC) official has questioned Sierra Leone’s decision to proceed with the 2026 census amid concerns over international support and objections raised by political stakeholders. Minkailu Koroma, a senior APC member, made the remarks …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Bauchi Ministry of Justice, ATBU, UNFPA Charge Students to Report GBV

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Bauchi State Ministry of Justice has charged tertiary students to discountenance the tradition of silence and report all instances of gender-based violence (GBV) on their campuses. The charge was delivered by the Solicitor- …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government

03 days 01:07:09

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on September 24, 2026 - 17:11 GMT

Countries and partners commit more than US$715 million for reproductive health

New York, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UK announces £254 million (US$337.8 million) for reproductive health GiveWell makes its first investment in UNFPA with a US$10 million grant Burundi, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe commit more than US$292 …

Distribution channels:
Published on September 1, 2026 - 07:29 GMT

Remarks by China’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Fu Cong at the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Second ...

President, Let me begin by thanking Administrator Mr. De Croo for his introduction and mentioning the landslide disaster along the China-Nepal border. The Chinese government is making every effort to carry out emergency rescue and disaster relief …

Distribution channels:

Published on September 15, 2026 - 03:30 GMT

UNICEF: Over 137,000 Yemeni Children Losing Access to Education

(MENAFN) More than 137,000 school-aged children in Yemen are experiencing severe disruptions to their education as fighting continues across the country, UNICEF said Monday. The UN children's agency reported that its response teams are establishing 20 …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on September 28, 2026 - 07:49 GMT

WHX Leaders 2027 to bring global health leaders together in Dubai to shape the Health 2050 agenda

UAE moves to strengthen prevention and healthy ageing as its over-60 population is projected to grow more than six-fold by 2050 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Health systems worldwide are approaching a …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...

Published on July 26, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Beyond Dollars: Indians in the USA Say That The Cost of Caring for Ageing Parents in India are Unseen and Immeasurable

A flight home may take four hours or twenty. The anxiety is the same. A new report maps the non-monetary cost to NRI families caring for parents in India. NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caring for ageing parents …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on September 18, 2026 - 13:10 GMT

Medical Innovation Benefits the People: Highlights of the 2026 Beijing Capital International Medical Conference

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Let innovation promote equity, let cooperation enhance mutual trust, and let development lay the foundation for health and wellbeing, benefiting every person, every family, and every community." At …

Distribution channels:
Published on August 1, 2026 - 09:55 GMT

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Murkowski Urge Secretary Rubio to Address the Impact of the Ebola Outbreak in East ...

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to take swift action to protect …

Distribution channels:
Published on July 7, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

Minister Dina Pule leads youth empowerment summit in Rustenburg, 8 Jul

In recognition of the contributions made by young persons in the liberation of South Africa from the constraints of oppression and the birth of democracy, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Dina Pule, will from 08 to 10 July 2026, lead the Youth …

Distribution channels:

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more UNFPA news or search news using your own keywords. There are 948,621,269 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

UNFPA News by Country

UNFPA News by U.S. State

UNFPA News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 10/10/2026

World Media Directory

International Organizations Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on October 9, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Priority 1 Air Rescue Names Kolby Gaertner Associate Product Manager, Simulation

New role unifies P1AR’s mission simulators and hoist training towers in the U.S. and Europe, supporting USCG, USAF, NATO and SAR operators. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), the global …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Announcing "Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water Compendium 1 (2026)", Now Available on LiveCarta

New digital compendium brings together water-related emergency management resources, references, and real-world stories. FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Drive Publishing announces that author and emergency …

Distribution channels: Education, Emergency Services ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:36 GMT

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s future LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Portugal …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

JR Wealth Management Founder Jonathane Ricci Publishes Article on What Multigenerational Wealth Durability Requires

A written governance system, deliberate education for heirs, and structure built to withstand taxation, litigation and family disputes. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Kobe-Awaji Island Selected as Location for New MICHELIN Guide

Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy Association signs destination partnership agreement with Michelin ahead of new regional guide edition AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 11:05 GMT

Counselor-Led AI Author Deborah Gray advocates for Human-Centered AI in Counseling and Mental Health

Introduces the GRACE Model to Help Counselors Lead Ethical AI Integration OKLAHOMA, OK, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence moves into therapy-related applications, documentation systems, risk …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:13 GMT

eXp Realty Launches 'MCP First, AI of Choice,' Connecting Agents’ Preferred AI Tools Directly to Their eXp Business Data

Unveiled at eXpcon Salt Lake City 2026, the initiative is the first visible piece of AGNT OS, a ground-up modernization of how eXp runs, targeted for early 2027 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Teacher Retention Academy: Leadership Matters More Than Ever in Keeping Teachers

Teacher Retention Academy Founder Dr. Mary Rivers Says Today’s Retention Challenges Require a New Focus on Educational Leadership VICTORVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many factors influence whether teachers stay or leave …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 09:14 GMT

PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 winners revealed

Private banks, wealth managers and individuals recognised for the strategies and propositions shaping global wealth SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The winners of the PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 have been revealed, …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

eXp Realty announces plans to launch in Switzerland, as European expansion grows to 11 countries

LONDON, CITY OF LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty® has today announced its plans to expand into Switzerland, marking the latest stage of its continued European growth, with international property industry …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Z-Wave Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential

The Business Research Company's Z-Wave Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Z-Wave market has become an important player in the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Latest Yarn Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends And Forecasts

Latest Yarn Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends And Forecasts LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The yarn market is an essential segment of the textile …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to Exceed $339 Billion by 2030; Innovative APIs, Lonza Group AG Lead

The Business Research Company's Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to Exceed $339 Billion by 2030; Innovative APIs, Lonza Group AG Lead LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The active …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Aerospace Robotics Market for 2030: Articulated Robots to Hold 59% of $9 Billion Market at 11% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Aerospace Robotics Market for 2030: Articulated Robots to Hold 59% of $9 Billion Market at 11% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The aerospace robotics …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Web Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.6% CAGR, Reaching $660.44 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Web Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.6% CAGR, Reaching $660.44 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The web services sector has witnessed …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Wholesale Electronics Market Forecast To Hit $955.41Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Wholesale Electronics Market Forecast To Hit $955.41Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wholesale electronics sector …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Wide Area Networks Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 5.7% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Wide Area Networks Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 5.7% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wide area networks (WAN) market has seen …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Workflow Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies

The Business Research Company's Workflow Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The workflow market has been …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Windows-Server Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning

The Business Research Company's Windows-Server Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Windows-Server market continues …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Wireless Communication (All Other) Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

The Business Research Company's Wireless Communication (All Other) Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wireless …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...