Egypt has been in a state of transition, with many cabinet reshuffles and ministerial reorganizations. The political instability has led to economic hardship that continues to hamper development, with a particular impact on the labour market. The unemployment rate in 2012 was 12.6 per cent. However, the rate was higher among women (24.1 per cent) than men (9.2 per cent). The unemployment rate among young people aged 15-24 is 30 per cent.

This executive summary to the WCARO 2015 Annual Report captures the high

Humanitarian crises are also reproductive health crises. In times of upheaval, pregnancy-related deaths and sexual violence soar. Reproductive health services –including prenatal care, assisted delivery, and emergency obstetric care– often become unavailable. Women and men become more vulnerable to HIV infection and gender-based violence. 

UNFPA distributed more than 8000 dignity kits in Somalia’s South Central Zone in September. Through a local NGO, UNFPA was able to help woman living in IDP camps to restore their dignity. The distribution of the kits was done in some parts of Gedo, Mogadishu, Lower Shabelle, Hiraan, Galgaduud, Lower Juba and southern parts of Mudug. One beneficiary was quoted saying: - I will like to thank UNFPA for restoring our dignity. I could not go to the town for casua

A large number of people moved to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia for better jobs and education whereas 56.9% of women and 43% of men migrating to look for work.

This annual report captures the actions and results of the UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office and the 23 Country Offices in the region. It clarifies how we work together to ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Our mission is to build the foundations for change by enabling girls and mothers to make choices. We want them to be able to choose when to marry, choose when to give birth and choose how many children they want.