UNFPA, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the European Union concluded this year with three rounds of Destination Egypt 2030 in Fayoum, Ismailia and Beni Suef, under the National Population Strategy Programme, and in cooperation with Etijah – Youth and Development Consultancy Institute. The Sports for Development initiative aims at mobilizing young people to address developmental challenges. Following an eventful...

The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic that thrives in times of conflict and during emergencies, once the rule of law and criminal justice systems collapse and, far too often, rape is wielded as a weapon of war. As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and launch the 16 Days of Activism Aga...

NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 November 2019 - The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to transform the world by ending all maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls by 2030.   “The Nairobi Summit represents a renewed, re-energized vision and community working together to act and delive...