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A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!
Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the Girl 11 October 2018 We believe in the power of girls to... Read more

The International Youth Day 2018 is celebrated with youth engaging activities in Oman
UNFPA GCC and Y-Peers Oman planned for two activities to observe the International Youth Day in August. The aims of these activities were to motivate members of the Y-Peer network in the country,... Read more

Celebrating the journey to motherhood
UNITED NATIONS, New York – May is a time for motherhood. Dozens of countries around the world observe Mother’s Day this month, celebrating the strength and beauty of mothers everywhere. The fifth of... Read more

UNFPA GCC and Ministry of Social Development in Oman conduct 3-day workshop
On 30 April- 2 May, UNFPA Sub-regional office for the GCC countries (UNFPA GCC) conducted a three-day workshop in co-operation with the Ministry of Social Development in Oman under 2018 UNFPA GCC... Read more

Joint Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem & UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore for International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
A race against trends Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice that inflicts lasting... Read more

UNFPA GCC and Ministry of Education in Oman hold a five days workshop on Adolescents Health Manuals
The United Nations Population Fund- GCC sub regional office along with the Ministry of Education represented by the General Directorate of the Education Programmes, held a 5 days workshops (17-21... Read more
Acting UNFPA ED message on WPD 2017
MESSAGE FOR WORLD POPULATION DAY 2017 BIRTH SPACING: empowering people, developing nations Dr. Natalia Kanem Acting Executive Director UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund 11 July 2017 Every day... Read more

UNFPA and MoH Oman hold 5 days workshop on Y-Peer educational manuals
UNFPA GCC provided Technical Assistance to Ministry of Health (MoH) in Oman to launch a ToT on the Y-Peers training manuals for health educators at the Ministry. The five-day workshop... Read more

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017
Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017 UNFPA, the United Nations... Read more

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2017
Universal access to reproductive health—the key to gender equality Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination... Read more