UNFPA Geneva Representation Office

Thanks to🇨🇭 In 2024 @UNFPA Reached 253,700 women & young people with #SRHR services Provided 1 334 400 years of protection against unintended pregnancies Prevented 700 maternal deaths & Saved 5100 girls from undergoing FGM See the impact of this support🇬🇲 sante-sexuelle.ch/nos-activites/…

UNFPA congratulates Honduras' UPR adoption at #HRC61. "We recognize the institutional efforts that have led to a significant reduction in maternal mortality and the dev. of programs to keep girls in education." @HondurasGinebra @UNFPA_Honduras @unfpa_lac youtube.com/watch?v=jFBvIL…

UNFPA commends Maldives for the UPR adoption at #HRC61. "Maldives' efforts to protect the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of women and girls are a vital component of its Right to Health framework." @MDVinGeneva @UNFPAMaldives @UNFPAAsiaPac youtube.com/watch?v=cGLlT3…

UNFPA Geneva partners with @UN_HRC, @CedawUn, @UN_WGDAWG, @UN_SPExperts and #UPR to bring real programmatic and field experiences to shape human rights standards — so every woman and girl can truly enjoy her rights. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

In closing the #EndFGM panel at #HRC61, @pernillefenger noted as key priorities closing the digital divide, involving women & girls in solutions, and complementing community-based efforts. Digital innovation + support for the @GPtoEndFGM = progress toward #ZeroFGM.

At #HRC61 today, @unfpachief spoke on the power of digital technologies to #EndFGM. "Innovation alone is not enough"; we must bridge the gender, age & rural/urban digital divides, "to ensure technology does not reinforce existing inequalities." 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/37PdsXlPP2w

🔜 at the #HRC61: Join the Human Rights Mainstreaming high-level panel on the role of new and emerging digital technologies in preventing and eliminating #FGM. The event will feature @unfpachief, @unicefchief, @WHO, and @ITU. @GPtoEndFGM 📺 Live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a/k…

🚨 Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects millions of girls and women worldwide, across generations. FGM leaves lasting physical and emotional scars. There is no justification for harm that lasts a lifetime. Join @‌UNFPA in calling to #EndFGM. Link: unf.pa/fgm26

At the 3rd Seminar of the International Network on #NMIRF in Lisbon. Promoting inter-sectoral and multi-stakeholder action on human rights recommendations.

Every person has the right to determine their own destiny, but not everyone has the power to choose. Through our renewed partnership with @UNHumanRights, @UNFPA is doubling down on the foundation of resilient societies: rights and choices. @UNFPAChief @volker_turk

Excellent meeting with @Volker_Turk to advance the cooperation between @UNFPA and @UNHumanRights. Deeply grateful for our partnership, which is built on shared values and an unwavering commitment to rights and choices. #Standup4HumanRights

Women with disabilities are much more likely than other women to experience violence in both the real and virtual worlds. As experts on their own lives, persons with disabilities must have central roles in making the digital world safe #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities

An AIDS-free generation is still possible but will take political will; LGBTQIA+ people, adolescent girls, and young women still bear the brunt of new infections For #WorldAidsDay, UNFPA joined @UNAIDS to continue to support countries sustain HIV prevention for key populations

Nobody should be afraid of expressing themselves online 🚫 Join @‌UNFPA to speak out against online abuse during these #16Days against Gender-Based Violence and every day: unf.pa/Ndey

📷 There’s no excuse for online abuse. PERIOD. On Tuesday, @UNGeneva kicked off the #16daysofActivism2025, focusing on a world free of #TechnologyFacilitatedGenderBasedViolence. Join #UNFPA in protecting girls from #GBV online : unf.pa/16Days #16days

With more #AI, comes more risks of girls facing online harassment. Many girls say they expect to experience harassment online, a situation likely to worsen as AI enables new forms of harm. Join #UNFPA in protecting girls from #GBV online : unf.pa/16Days #16days

Adolescent girls all over the world today face some of the greatest risks of #digitalviolence #16daysofActivism2025 focuses on how adolescent girls are disproportionately impacted by digital violence - and what we can do to protect them.

The catastrophic human rights and humanitarian situation in and around El Fasher, #Sudan demands immediate, collective action. Watch UNFPA's full statement at the #HRCSpecialSession today: youtu.be/6dv98xTyRso @UNFPA_ASRO @_UnfpaSudan @dienekeita @SabertonUNFPA @ollecastell

Chief @pernillefenger met with students from the MEIG programme at @unige_en and presented @unfpa’s work to advance rights and choices for all. Great engagement and questions throughout the discussion! #SRHR #HumanRights @UNGeneva @UNIGEmedianews @INTGenderChamps @UNHumanRights

H.E. Amb. Gberie met with UNFPA Chief Ms. Fenger and team to discuss strengthening reproductive & maternal health, addressing GBV & harmful practices, empowering communities & advancing data-driven policy. The Mission looks forward to continued cooperation with @UNFPA 🇸🇱🤝🇺🇳

Join #YAS25 online from anywhere! Connect with change-makers from India, Brazil, Lebanon, Japan, and Côte d'Ivoire defending human rights & the environment. This year's theme: #FromHashtagToAction. Register now: youngactivistssummit.org #YouthforAction #YoungActivistsSummit