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UNFPA and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran held the first Meeting of the Country Programme Steering Committee
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-chaired the first meeting of the Country Programme Steering Committee on 10 March 2024.  The meeting was held to review the progress of the implementation of the 2023-2024 UNFPA Country Programme implementation and discuss the 2024-2025 joint work plans between UNFPA and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Present at the mee...
United Nations in Palestine
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NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 30 January 2024 – The allegations of involvement of several UNRWA staff in the heinous attacks on Israel on 7 October are horrifying. As the Secretary-General has said, any UN employee involved in acts of terror will be held accountable. However, we must not prevent an entire organization from delivering on its mandate to serve people in desperate need. The harrowing events that have been snowba...
UNFPA's Executive Director
Statement
After more than 100 days of conflict, Gaza is unrecognizable. The numbers tell a shocking story, with an unprecedented 2.2 million people in need of aid, and 1.9 million people displaced. Over 24,000 civilians have been killed, 70% of whom are women and children. Many thousands more have been injured, and many are still unaccounted for under the rubble. Of those who have survived, disease, hunger, and dehydration thr...

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