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World set to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022 Demographic milestone is evidence of great progress, but opportunities, challenges lie ahead
New York, 11 July, 2022 – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, according to the World Population Prospects 2022, released today by the United Nations Department... Read more
Reflections on a world of 8 billion: Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all
World Population Day - 11 July 2022 An Op-Ed by Ms. Nadia Rasheed, Country Representative, UNFPA Sierra Leone Each year, the global community observes World Population Day on the 11th of July to... Read more
We are each much more than a number, as is the human family
Statement of the Executive Director on World Population Day 2022 World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of... Read more
UNFPA supports 10th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights
Freetown, Sierra Leone, 27 June 2022- In line with its transformative agenda of accelerating progress towards ending gender-based violence, UNFPA provided support to the convening of the 10th... Read more
UNFPA Deputy Director for West and Central Africa Region to attend 10th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights in Sierra Leone
PRESS RELEASE UNFPA Deputy Director for West and Central Africa Region to attend 10th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights in Sierra Leone Freetown, Sierra Leone /Dakar, Senegal – 24... Read more
UNFPA Representative calls on Minister of Planning and Economic Development
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 15 June 2022- During a call on the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Francis M. Kai-Kai, on 14 June, UNFPA Representative Nadia Rasheed expressed... Read more
Validation of CSE teaching and learning materials
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 9 June 2022- Since 2019, UNFPA has supported the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), though Irish Aid funding, to integrate comprehensive sexuality... Read more
UNFPA Representative joins UN field visit to the Eastern and Southern provinces
Bo, southern Sierra Leone, 8 June 2022- On June 7, UNFPA Representative Nadia Rasheed concluded a two-day visit to the Eastern and Southern provinces as part of a joint UN field visit. Led by the... Read more
UNFPA joins President Bio and First Lady in commemorating menstrual hygiene day
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 2 June 2022- UNFPA, in June, joined His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and the First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, in commemorating the International Day of Menstrual Hygiene... Read more
Male midwife opens up about his work in saving lives
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 2 June 2022- Taking issue with the public view of midwifery as a profession reserved for females, Suliaman Tarawallie chose to break with that stereotype when he enrolled to... Read more