Ukraine Update · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Our access to scale up is incredibly limited

Yesterday marked three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.   STOP WORK ORDER: With a few exemptions, U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. As the funding freeze further exacerbates the dire situation Ukrainians are facing,…

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM

The 3rd anniversary of the war in Ukraine

As we reflect on this somber anniversary, we cannot forget that women and girls still desperately need our support.   STOP WORK ORDER: With a few exemptions, U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. This is the wrong time to be scaling …

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  Ukraine Alert · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Brutal winters and power outages are impacting the most vulnerable groups of people in Ukraine

Tomorrow is the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine.   STOP WORK ORDER: With a few exemptions, U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. This is the wrong time to be scaling back our lifesaving work in Ukraine. Will you rush a donatio…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM

“This support gives us hope”

How UNFPA is filling gaps in critical, lifesaving support.   STOP WORK ORDER: With a few exemptions, much of U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. This is the wrong time to be scaling back our lifesaving work. Will you rush a donatio…

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM

A somber anniversary

The last 500 days have presented unimaginable challenges for women and girls in Gaza.   STOP WORK ORDER: In Gaza, 50,000 pregnant women, already struggling to access basic necessities, face losing critical care as UNFPA’s mobile health teams are going to be forced to halt …

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM

The scale of destruction in Gaza is staggering

UNFPA is scaling our efforts to fill this gap in care.   STOP WORK ORDER: In Gaza, 50,000 pregnant women, already struggling to access basic necessities, face losing critical care as UNFPA’s mobile health teams are going to be forced to halt operations. This is the wrong ti…

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  Gaza Alert · [email protected]

February 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM

After a year and a half of unrelenting crisis

Needs remain urgent for the 1 million women and girls in Gaza.   STOP WORK ORDER: In Gaza, 50,000 pregnant women, already struggling to access basic necessities, face losing critical care as UNFPA’s mobile health teams are going to be forced to halt operations. This is the …

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM

We thought we prepared for the worst. We were so wrong.

Thank you for being there for women and girls.   STOP WORK ORDER: U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. Will you rush a donation right now to sustain programs for women, girls, pregnant mothers, and infants? DONATE NOW …

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Women and girls need your continued support to survive

Women in Gaza are still giving birth to new life in the most unimaginable circumstances.   STOP WORK ORDER: In Gaza, 50,000 pregnant women, already struggling to access basic necessities, face losing critical care as UNFPA’s mobile health teams are going to be forced to hal…

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  Ukraine Update · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Ukraine’s health system is under continued attack

As another harsh winter sets in, conditions for women and girls in Ukraine will only worsen.   STOP WORK ORDER: In Ukraine, 400,000 women and girls will be affected by cuts to psychosocial support, violence prevention services, safe spaces, and economic empowerment programs…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM

The U.S. government suspended its funding for our lifesaving work around the world

This decision has wrought a lot of chaos and uncertainty.   The Trump administration has suspended our current funding, jeopardizing our programs right now in countries across the world.  This decision has wrought a lot of chaos and uncertainty, but we are sure of the following disa…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Lacking the very basics to survive

We are seizing every opportunity provided by the ceasefire in Gaza.   STOP WORK ORDER: In Gaza, 50,000 pregnant women, already struggling to access basic necessities, face losing critical care as UNFPA’s mobile health teams are going to be forced to halt operations. This is…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM

The horrors of FGM cannot be overstated

  STOP WORK ORDER: U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. Will you rush a donation right now to sustain programs for women, girls, pregnant mothers, and infants? DONATE NOW Today is the International Day of Zero Toleran…

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  Anu Surendran · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Our already-approved funds are frozen in place

This freeze completely suspends already-approved funds for lifesaving care for women and girls.   U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is officially suspended by the Trump Administration’s recent 90-day stop work order. While we were already bracing for losing new U.…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM

U.S. funding for our lifesaving care has been officially frozen

  STOP WORK ORDER: U.S. government funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving care is currently *suspended*. Will you rush a donation right now to sustain programs for women, girls, pregnant mothers, and infants? DONATE NOW Dear friends, Over the last few months, we’ve …

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Thank you, Sen. Shaheen

Join us in thanking Sen. Shaheen for her vocal support for UNFPA during an uncertain time.   For the past four years, the U.S. government has been funding UNFPA at historic levels — and these contributions have made a real, positive impact on the lives of women and girls around the …

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM

If we’re defunded

  The last time Donald Trump was in the White House, he defunded UNFPA. While we hope his administration sees the value in our work for women and girls around the world, it is likely to happen again. With less funding, the impact of our work to deliver lifesaving care for women an…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Unimaginable circumstances

UNFPA is delivering Dignity Kits to women and girls in crisis zones around the globe.   When disaster strikes, sexual and reproductive health and rights are among the most neglected basic needs. That’s why UNFPA is delivering Dignity Kits to women and girls in crisis zones around th…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Infants are freezing to death in Gaza

As the winter months continue and temperatures plummet, the need for support in Gaza and other crisis areas of the world is growing.   We cannot look away from the crisis in Gaza. Just because a ceasefire agreement was reached doesn’t mean that the suffering has ended. Not when ch…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Help us deliver Emergency Birth Kits today

Pregnant women do not stop going into labor when disaster strikes.   Pregnant women do not stop going into labor when disaster strikes. That’s why we provide women with Emergency Birth Kits. These kits contain items like gloves, a razor, and a tarp — so that even amidst war, violenc…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Women and girls still need our help in Gaza

You can fuel winter aid in Gaza today   The recent agreement to secure a ceasefire in Gaza brings a lot of hope. But unfortunately, it does not mean an immediate end to the suffering of women and girls in Gaza. As humanitarian aid trickles in, winter is setting in and displaced fami…

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  Sudan Update · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM

“We need support now”

UNFPA has been on the ground in Sudan deploying mobile health clinics and midwives.   “I was so scared. The glass from the windows shattered, and I was injured. But I was more scared for my baby. The medical team took care of us.” MAKE AN EMERGENCY GIFT Asma, a 27-year-old wom…

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM

President Trump may defund UNFPA for a second time

It only takes the stroke of a pen to halt U.S. governmental funding for UNFPA.   Today, Donald Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States. Once he takes the oath of office, he has the power to eliminate ALL U.S. funding for UNFPA for a second time. It only takes the st…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

January 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM

A crucial opportunity to deliver more aid

We have a crucial opportunity to deliver sustained humanitarian aid into Gaza.   GAZA UPDATE: Reports are coming out that a ceasefire agreement was reached to free the hostages and stop the violence. Once official, we will have a crucial opportunity to deliver sustained hum…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM

There’s an international midwife shortage

Every two minutes, a woman dies of preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications.   Every two minutes, a woman dies of preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications. And for every woman that tragically loses her life, another 20-30 experience infections, injuries, and debili…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Ceasefire

We have a crucial opportunity to deliver sustained humanitarian aid into Gaza.   GAZA UPDATE: Reports are coming out that a ceasefire agreement was reached to free the hostages and stop the violence. Once official, we will have a crucial opportunity to deliver sustained hum…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Did you see this in the New York Times?

In less than a week, President Trump will take office and have the power to eliminate all funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving work.   In less than a week, President Trump will take office and have the power to eliminate all funding for UNFPA’s lifesaving work. While we hope he makes a di…

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  Syria Update · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Our work in Syria and beyond is in jeopardy

Women and girls in Syria are facing constant threats of violence and hunger.   Women and girls in Syria are facing constant threats of violence and hunger. Recent shelling in Syria damaged a water station, decreasing the available water supply for people in Aleppo City. As crisis a…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM

The last time UNFPA was defunded

Our lifesaving services across the world are once again in jeopardy.   Remember this? In 2017, during President Trump’s first term, his administration defunded UNFPA with just a stroke of his pen. While we hope he makes a different decision this time around, every indication is tha…

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  Ukraine Update · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM

18 hours a day

Power outages could last up to 18 hours a day this winter.   After more than 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians are now surviving their hardest winter yet. Through it all, UNFPA is doing all we can to help: "Even during the most severe winter frosts, our assistanc…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Needs are escalating as winter sets in

Intense winter cold and heavy rain are creating nightmarish conditions.   Children are freezing to death in Gaza as another harsh winter sets in amid just under 500 days of humanitarian crisis. Intense winter cold and heavy rain are creating nightmarish conditions for the millions o…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Needs are escalating as winter sets in

Intense winter cold and heavy rain are creating nightmarish conditions.   Children are freezing to death in Gaza as another harsh winter sets in amid just under 500 days of humanitarian crisis. Intense winter cold and heavy rain are creating nightmarish conditions for the millions o…

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Thank you

You delivered care where it was needed most.   UNFPA ended 2024 with an incredibly successful end-of-year giving campaign thanks to your support which will help us reach millions of women, girls, and young people with a range of lifesaving services, supplies, and information. Your g…

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

January 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Thank you

You delivered care where it was needed most.   UNFPA ended 2024 with an incredibly successful end-of-year giving campaign thanks to your support which will help us reach millions of women, girls, and young people with a range of lifesaving services, supplies, and information. Your g…

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  Surendran, Anu · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 11:31 PM

This is your last chance to triple your impact

With your help, we can be there for these women and girls no matter what. Hi, I know it’s getting late but I wanted to reach out one last time before we ring in the new year. Thanks to your support, UNFPA has delivered lifesaving care to millions of women and girls around the world. But our work i…

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  Surendran, Anu · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 11:31 PM

This is your last chance to triple your impact

With your help, we can be there for these women and girls no matter what. Hi, I know it’s getting late but I wanted to reach out one last time before we ring in the new year. Thanks to your support, UNFPA has delivered lifesaving care to millions of women and girls around the world. But our work i…

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  Sudan Update · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 3:05 PM

“After giving birth, I worry about the cold and that I don’t have a proper place to put my baby.”

Time is running out to double your impact with a 3X-matched gift.   RUSH A GIFT (3X-MATCH) For nearly 20 months, the war in Sudan has triggered a major humanitarian catastrophe in the country, mainly affecting women and children. Among the 12 million displaced people are 272,…

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  Sudan Update · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 3:05 PM

“After giving birth, I worry about the cold and that I don’t have a proper place to put my baby.”

Time is running out to double your impact with a 3X-matched gift.   RUSH A GIFT (3X-MATCH) For nearly 20 months, the war in Sudan has triggered a major humanitarian catastrophe in the country, mainly affecting women and children. Among the 12 million displaced people are 272,…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 11:33 PM

“I was really afraid for the baby”

Early deliveries and miscarriages have surged in Gaza.   “My pregnancy during the war was very difficult,” 28-year-old Nadia told us. “I was really afraid for the baby.” Nadia, a mother of four, has been displaced multiple times. “I was scared that something would happen to him from…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 11:33 PM

“I was really afraid for the baby”

Early deliveries and miscarriages have surged in Gaza.   “My pregnancy during the war was very difficult,” 28-year-old Nadia told us. “I was really afraid for the baby.” Nadia, a mother of four, has been displaced multiple times. “I was scared that something would happen to him from…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 2:33 PM

What’s in a Dignity Kit?

UNFPA has distributed more than 134,000 Dignity and Reproductive Health Kits in Gaza.   For more than 14 months, people in Gaza have been living through an unyielding crisis. The health system is in a state of total collapse and basic necessities such as fuel, water, and food are ne…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Deliver double the amount of Emergency Birth Kits to women giving birth in crisis settings

Emergency Birth Kits cost only $5 to make, but have a priceless impact.   Too many pregnant women are forced to give birth in the face of war, violence, disaster, and uncertainty. Many are left homeless or separated from their family and support systems shortly before they go into l…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Deliver double the amount of Emergency Birth Kits to women giving birth in crisis settings

Emergency Birth Kits cost only $5 to make, but have a priceless impact.   Too many pregnant women are forced to give birth in the face of war, violence, disaster, and uncertainty. Many are left homeless or separated from their family and support systems shortly before they go into l…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Defunding UNFPA would have devastating consequences for women and girls

UNFPA was defunded last time Trump was in office, and his administration is extremely likely to do so again.   Did you know that your 2X-matched gift today could make more of a difference than ever before? Let us explain why: Because the president can eliminate ALL U.S. governmental…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Did you know that your gift today could make more of a difference than ever before? Let me explain

UNFPA was defunded last time Trump was in office, and his administration is extremely likely to do so again.   Did you know that your 2X-matched gift today could make more of a difference than ever before? Let us explain why: Because the president can eliminate ALL U.S. governmental…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Lebanon’s displacement crisis

Deliver the gift of dignity today to women and girls:   The conflict in Lebanon has created a devastating displacement crisis, and the needs of women and girls are too often forgotten. Ever since Raba was displaced from their home in Lebanon to a shelter, she shares limited water wi…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Lebanon’s displacement crisis

Deliver the gift of dignity today to women and girls:   The conflict in Lebanon has created a devastating displacement crisis, and the needs of women and girls are too often forgotten. Ever since Raba was displaced from their home in Lebanon to a shelter, she shares limited water wi…

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  Ukraine Update · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 1:03 AM

Double your impact on the lives of women and girls in Ukraine

An energy crisis looms with no end in sight to warfare in Ukraine.   Another harsh winter has arrived in Ukraine, and with an energy crisis looming and no end to warfare in sight, women and girls urgently need your support. Even in the most severe weather conditions and remote areas…

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  Ukraine Update · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Double your impact on the lives of women and girls in Ukraine

An energy crisis looms with no end in sight to warfare in Ukraine.   Another harsh winter has arrived in Ukraine, and with an energy crisis looming and no end to warfare in sight, women and girls urgently need your support. Even in the most severe weather conditions and remote areas…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Match Activated: Double your impact for women and girls

See how UNFPA is taking action in Gaza:   Gaza is facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. 45,000+ people have been killed, 70% of whom were women and children. Nearly 1.9 million people have been displaced multiple times amid relentless bombardments. The health care system…

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