PORT VILA, Vanuatu - two consecutive Category 4 Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin ravaged the South Pacific island country within three days last week, compounded by earthquakes at the same time. The mix of disasters destroyed essential infrastructure including roads, power lines, tele-communications towers, and water supply. Many houses and food crops are damaged as well. The Government estimates that at least 250,00...

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) new Director for the Pacific based in Fiji also in charge of 13 other Pacific countries, Mr. Iori Kato, presented his introductory letter from the UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Government of Nauru, to the Acting President, Hon. Mr. Rennier Gadabu, MP on 15 February 2023.

FUNAFUTI, Tuvalu – A Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Pacific, Tuvalu, has been suffering from drought in many parts of the country since August 2022 due to La Niña. The resulting significant shortage of water led the Government to declare a “State of Public Emergency” on 8 November. As part of the continued response assistance, UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office (PSRO) on 13 January, handed over some 500 “...