UNFPA-the leading and most popular multilateral organizations
- 1. UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) -prepared by Sarang Pulami Magar
- 2. CONTENTS ◦Introduction ◦UNFPA activities ◦Planning & Implementation ◦Future goals ◦Challenges of UNFPA in Nepal ◦References
- 3. INTRODUCTION ◦ Established in 1969, UNFPA is a UN agency promoting sexual and reproductive health rights. ◦ Works to ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every person is treated with dignity. ◦ Started operations in Nepal in 1971, supporting government initiatives on health, gender equality, and population dynamics.
- 4. Head Office: New York City, USA ◦Nepal Office: UN House, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal
- 5. ◦ In November 2024, UNFPA Nepal, collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Population, hosted the inaugural National Conference on Hospital-Based One Stop Crisis Management Centres (OCMCs) in Kathmandu. ◦ 400+ Participants – GBV service providers, govt. Officials, and NGOs from 92 OCMCs. ◦ Objective: Strengthen multi-sectoral coordination, prevention, and sustainable funding for GBV response.
- 6. Key Outcomes: More Resources – Improved infrastructure & service quality. Awareness Campaigns – Community education to prevent GBV. Tech Integration – Telemedicine to expand access. ◦ Training Programs – Capacity building for OCMC staff.
- 7. UNFPA ACTIVITIES ◦ UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, focusing on Reproductive Health & Family Planning, ending Gender-Based Violence, Youth Empowerment. ◦ In Nepal, ◦ Strengthening national health systems for quality reproductive health services. ◦ Providing maternal and neonatal health care, family planning, and HIV/AIDS prevention. ◦ Addressing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality. ◦ Supporting humanitarian response during crises.
- 8. PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION ◦ Aligns with Nepal’s National Health Sector Strategies and UN Development Assistance Framework. ◦ Works in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population and district-level authorities. ◦ Focuses on capacity building, policy development, and improving service delivery. ◦ Expanding geographical coverage to more districts for better access to services.
- 9. FUTURE GOALS ◦ Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health. ◦ Empowering Adolescents and Youth. ◦ Elimination of Gender-Based Violence.
- 10. Challenges of UNFPA In Nepal ◦ Limited funding and resource constraints. ◦ Challenges in reaching remote and rural populations. ◦ Societal and cultural barriers to implementing reproductive health programs. ◦ Dependency on government and external partnerships. ◦ Political instability affecting program continuity.
- 11. References ◦ Ghimire,B.,khadka,S.(2025).Community Health Nursing II,Bhotahity, kathmandu(pp.32- 33).Vidyarthi Pustak Bhandar Publication. ◦ Shakya,S.,Sapkota,B.,& Subedi ,T.(2021).Community Health Nursing I,Jamal kathmandu.Medhavi Publication. ◦ Websites References ◦ UNFPA. //www.unfpa.org ◦ UNFPA Nepal. //nepal.unfpa.org