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14 May 2023
Statement

Remembering the women who want to become mothers but can’t this Mother's Day

On May 14th, women of all ages are showered with gifts and love by their children and grandchildren as Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world.... Read more

5 May 2023
News
Midwife Zhu Mingxin

International Day of the Midwife: Advancing midwifery education in China

Advancing midwifery as a profession has always been a key focus of UNFPA’s work in China.

13 April 2023
News
UNFPA China youth photography exhibition: Ripples on a pond -- the power of women through their lives and stories

UNFPA launches a youth photography exhibition that highlights the lives of older women in China

UNFPA China is launching a youth photography exhibition in Beijing to promote intergenerational solidarity and active ageing.

7 April 2023
Story
Tseyongjee (left) shows local women how to use smartphones to learn health knowledge online. ©UNFPA China/Wang Ziqi

A Tibetan health educator empowered to promote sexual and reproductive health in Yushu

Tseyongjee explains that in remote areas, many health problems can be avoided early on.

29 March 2023
News

Opinion-Editorial: Healthy ageing for women key to realizing longevity dividend

As Asia's major economies are collectively experiencing an unprecedented demographic transition, preparing for a rapidly ageing population at... Read more

8 March 2023
Statement
Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and

Opinion-Editorial: Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women... Read more

1 March 2023
Statement

Opinion-Editorial: Gender equality key to addressing low fertility

Women and their partners across developed economies in Europe and Asia have identified one of the key reasons why they choose to have no children or... Read more

6 February 2023
Press Release
UNFPA and the Embassy of Ireland screen A Girl From Mogadishu to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.

UNFPA and the Embassy of Ireland screen A Girl From Mogadishu to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

We call upon all stakeholders, including men and boys, to join hands to challenge power dynamics within their families and communities and support... Read more

13 December 2022
Press Release
Sexual and reproductive health and rights for all: UNFPA and China celebrate the three-year project in Qinghai and Shanxi

Sexual and reproductive health and rights for all: UNFPA and China celebrate the three-year project in Qinghai and Shanxi

Women and young people in Qinghai and Shanxi now have better access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, according to the wrap-up meeting of... Read more

12 December 2022
News
Participants of the MIPAA+20 Seminar. ©UNFPA China

MIPAA+20 Seminar: Actively responding to population ageing — Challenges, responses and prospects

Older persons should benefit from inclusive social and economic development while be able to continue to make a substantial contribution to society... Read more

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