United Nations Volunteers

Mission and objectives UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the world’s largest UN agency dedicated to population development and sexual and reproductive health, operating in more than 140 countries. Its mission is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Globally and in the Maldives, UNFPA empowers individuals—particularly young women, girls, adolescents, and vulnerable populations—to exercise bodily autonomy, access essential health services, and participate fully in society without being left behind. UNFPA supports individuals and communities in planning their families, preventing unintended pregnancies, accessing safe maternal health services, avoiding sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, and combating discrimination, gender-based violence, and harmful social norms. The agency also assists governments in developing population policies that contribute to sustainable...