UNFPA Mission Statement
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. We support countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect. UNFPA - because everyone counts
31 October - Day of 7 Billion
On 31 October, worldwide events will mark the world population reaching 7 Billion.
As World Population Tops 7 Billion, People are Younger—and Older—Than Ever Before, States UNFPA Report
Investments in healthcare and education are key, agency director says today in Moscow
The State of World Population 2011: People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion
Additional Investments in Youth Needed as World Population Tops 7 Billion, States UNFPA Report
UNFPA EECARO seeks to hire a Russian language media/public relations company
UNFPA EECARO seeks to hire a Russian language media/public relations company to support Russian language media outreach and placement of UNFPA media with a focus on the World of 7 Billion Campaign, SWOP launch and Technical Meeting in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
International Youth Day - 12 August
Today on International Youth Day, and every day, youth should be able to participate in decision-making in their families, communities, and nations.
Publications
UNFPA: 15 Years of Cooperation with the Russian Federation
This publication offers a short overview of the results of UNFPA activity in Russia during the last 15 years and is addressed to representatives of government, civil society, international partners, and a broad range of readers with an interest in population issues. Readers will find information on projects that are being implemented in Russia with UNFPA support.
Stigma Index Russia Research
The publication provides an overview of the stigmatization level towards the people living with HIV in Russia.
BCC Manual
Behaviour change communication is one of the main UNFPA approaches in developmental work. The manual contains full description on development and implementation of the BCC programmes.