On Thursday, February 6th, in the UN Correspondents Association room, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held a press briefing to present an appeal for $683 million to urgently provide life-saving reproductive health and protection services to 48 million women, girls and young people, including 4 million pregnant women, living in 57 countries affected by conflict, war or natural disasters in 2020.
Speakers were: (from left to right in above photo)
- Mr. Arthur Erken, Director for UNFPA’s Division of Communications and Strategic Partnerships
- Ms. Shoko Arakai, Director of UNFPA’s Humanitarian Office
- Dr. Afrah Thabet, Reproductive Health Specialist at UNFPA in Yemen
- Dr. Luay Shabaneh, Regional Director for UNFPA’s Arab States Regional Office
To view a copy of the report click HERE
