- Establishment: The UNFPA was established in 1969 as an international development agency under the United Nations. Its main focus is on promoting reproductive health, gender equality, and population policies.
- Mandate: UNFPA’s primary mandate is to promote universal access to reproductive health care, including family planning, maternal health, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also works towards reducing maternal mortality and improving maternal health.
- Population Dynamics: UNFPA addresses population dynamics and their implications for sustainable development, including demographic transitions, ageing populations, youth empowerment, and migration.
- Gender Equality: The organisation actively promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment by supporting initiatives that advocate for women’s rights and reproductive choices.
- Advocacy: UNFPA engages in advocacy efforts to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at the global, national, and local levels.
- Partnerships: UNFPA collaborates with governments, NGOs, and other UN agencies to implement projects and programs related to population and development.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): UNFPA aligns its activities with the SDGs, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and Goal 5 (Gender Equality).