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Statement to the NGO Committee on Ageing, on the International Day of Older Persons 05 October 2006 - All generations contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of their societies. And it is important for policymakers to understand demographics and age structures and dependency ratios so that they can plan accordingly and ensure that the needs of individuals are met and their human rights are protected. Changing demographics require commensurate and responsive changes in social and economic policies and programmes. |
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Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons 01 October 2006 - Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins others in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons. The elderly are the world's fastest growing population group, with those 60 years or older constituting one person in 10, a figure that is expected to rise to one person in five by mid-century. Today, we pay tribute to older persons and the wisdom that comes with a lifetime of experience. |
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Grand Conference of Imams 16 May 2006 - We are all aware of the critical role of imams in ensuring the well-being of the people. I have been told that there are more than 250,000 mosques in Bangladesh, which signifies that the people of Bangladesh are extremely pious and that the imams have a critical role in guiding the people in their daily lives. |
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Launch of the report, "Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection Strategies for Displaced Women and Girls" 14 March 2006 - the risks associated with firewood collection have been well known for years. This report is welcome in that it brings forth concrete recommendations to combat the widespread violence against displaced women and girls as they collect firewood. |
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