Democratic Republic of the Congo 2020

Still in a fragile phase of post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a least developed country with very high maternal and newborn mortality and HIV prevalence as well as a legacy of sexual violence. With families averaging 5 or 6 children, the population is very young and growing at more than 3 per cent per year. Working in the country since 1978, UNFPA aims to improve access to quality reproductive health care services – including HIV interventions — and to integrate population and gender issues in national policies and programmes.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities