Mumina Jirmo, 34, (centre) of Isiolo County, Kenya, is an FGM survivor, mother of three and the founder of Women Rising.
© UNFPA/Christina Nnwabugo
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency working to uphold the rights and choices of women, girls and young people across more than 150 countries. Through our work, we ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfil their potential.
Guided by the 1994 Programme of Action from the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), UNFPA works in partnership with governments, civil society, academia and the private sector to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.
We share data and analysis to help countries measure progress. We bring in resources and technical expertise where they are most needed. We advocate for rights and choices in government discussions and public debates. We also build national capacity through training and monitoring, and we join regional and international meetings to strengthen knowledge and commitment.
UNFPA also manages pooled funding mechanisms — including Joint Programmes and Multi-Donor Trust Funds — at global, regional and country levels, ensuring resources are channelled where they are needed most.
Executive Director
Ms. Keita brings to the role over three decades of leadership in international development and public service. Her career includes service as Minister for Cooperation and African Integration for the Republic of Guinea, alongside extensive experience...
Read more about Diene KeitaDeputy Executive Director (Management)
He joined UNFPA in May 2009 as Chief of Accounts, promoted to Chief of Finance Branch 2 years later and again to Director,...
Read more about Andrew SabertonDeputy Executive Director (Programme) ad interim
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Smith served as UNFPA’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director, leading the agency’s work across 36...
Read more about Pio SmithMade up of representatives from 36 countries who serve on a rotating basis, the Executive Board supports and supervises the work of UNFPA, UNDP and UNOPS according to policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the United Nations Charter, ensuring they respond to the needs of programme countries.
Meet the Executive boardUnintended pregnancies were prevented*
Maternal deaths were averted*
Couple years of protection were provided by UNFPA-procured contraceptives
Unsafe abortions were prevented*
Women and young people reached were with sexual and reproductive health services integrated into primary healthcare
Sexually transmitted infections were prevented by the provision of female and male condoms*
HIV infections were prevented by provision of female and male condoms*
Marginalized girls were reached with life-skills programmes
Girls were saved from female genital mutilation
Women, adolescents and youth benefited from sexual and reproductive health services
UNFPA is funded voluntarily by governments and other partners to provide sexual and reproductive health services around the world. There are two types of resources: core and non-core. Core resources are unrestricted contributions that enable us to direct support to where it’s most needed. Non-core resources are directed by donors to specific purposes and locations.
Learn more about Funding and impact