Sub-Saharan Africa faces more challenges than any other region in meeting goals derived from the International Conference on Population and Development in 1994 (ICPD) and 1999 (ICPD+5). For that reason, the region receives the largest share of UNFPA support.

The Fund's ongoing efforts to promote reproductive health in the region have been undercut by the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic and by massive human displacements in the wake of natural and human disasters. Preventing the further spread of HIV/AIDS, and addressing the related issue of adolescent reproductive health, are key priorities for UNFPA. more..

UNFPA News

	Meeting on Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention among Young People in Africa
	Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased Risk to Women
	War-Affected Women in Freetown Get Help
	Population Awareness Leader Werner Fornos and Family Planning Association of Kenya Win 2003 United Nations Population Award
	U.N. Peacekeepers in Sierra Leone Fight a New War Against AIDS
	Meetings on Food Crisis to Highlight Impact of HIV/AIDS as New Type of Famine Threatens Africa
	Congolese Military and Police Launch New War - Against AIDS

Aligning with NEPAD
UNFPA's mandate and priorities coincide with many of the aims of the New Partnership for Africa's Development, a commitment by African leaders to place their countries on a path of sustainable growth and development.

Africa Youth Alliance
Through the Alliance, young people are being educated about HIV/AIDS prevention and provided with necessary information, skills, and support to protect their health.

Personalizing Population
This online multimedia project brings the work of UNFPA to life. Including a close look at a Botswana, Ghana and Tanzania.

Scenarios from the Sahel
An HIV/AIDS prevention project being conducted by and for African adolescents and young adults.

Campaign to End Fistula
Suffering in silence: the isolated and forgotten victims of obstetric fistula.

European Union and UNFPA Partnership