**What We Do**
**Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)**
Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) is the health of women and children during pregnancy, childbirth and childhood. It includes access to family planning, antenatal care, safe delivery, postnatal care, newborn care, child health services, and nutrition. UNFPA works with governments and partners to improve MNCH in over 150 countries.
**Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)**
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is the ability to have a satisfying and safe sex life, and to reproduce and plan a family when and how one wants. It includes access to contraception, safe abortion, treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and education on sexuality. UNFPA works with governments and partners to improve SRH in over 150 countries.
**Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment**
Gender equality and women’s empowerment is the idea that all people should have equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their sex. It includes the right to education, employment, and political participation. UNFPA works with governments and partners to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in over 150 countries.
**Population and Development**
Population and development is the relationship between population growth and the social and economic development of a country. UNFPA works with governments and partners to ensure that population growth is sustainable and that it does not hinder development.
**How We Do It**
UNFPA works with governments and partners to develop and implement policies and programs that improve the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. We provide technical assistance, financial support, and advocacy.
UNFPA also works to create a supportive environment for women, children and adolescents. This includes working to end violence against women and girls, and to promote their education and empowerment.
**Our Results**
UNFPA’s work has helped to improve the health and well-being of millions of women, children and adolescents around the world. For example, UNFPA’s support for family planning has helped to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths.
UNFPA’s work has also helped to improve the lives of women and girls. For example, UNFPA’s support for education has helped to increase the number of girls who attend school.
**Our Partners**
UNFPA works with a wide range of partners, including governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector. We work together to develop and implement policies and programs that improve the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents.
**Our History**
UNFPA was established in 1969 as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. We work in over 150 countries around the world.
**Our Funding**
UNFPA is funded by voluntary contributions from governments and the private sector. We also receive funding from the United Nations regular budget.
**Our Governance**
UNFPA is governed by a 36-member Executive Board. The Executive Board is elected by the United Nations General Assembly.
**Our Staff**
UNFPA has over 1,000 staff members who work in over 150 countries around the world. Our staff is committed to improving the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents.
**Our Values**
UNFPA’s values are:
* **Human rights:** UNFPA believes that all people have the right to health, education, and development..
* **Equality:** UNFPA believes that all people should be treated equally, regardless of their sex, race, or religion..
* **Partnership:** UNFPA believes that we can achieve more by working together with governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector..
**Our Vision**
UNFPA’s vision is a world where every woman and child has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life.
**Our Mission**
UNFPA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents..
