- 15 May 2014
- Statement
Statement on the International Day of Families
Twenty years ago, at the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development, the world community recognized that families, in their various forms, should be strengthened and enjoy…
Statement on the International Day of Families
Twenty years ago, at the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development, the world community recognized that…
Read story- 05 May 2014
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Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
<p>Globally, in the past two decades, maternal death has declined by nearly half. In the same period, skilled birth attendance has increased by 15 per cent, with two out of three deliveries…
Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
<p>Globally, in the past two decades, maternal death has declined by nearly half. In the same period, skilled birth…
Read story- 14 Apr 2014
- Statement
Conclusions of the 2014 Commission on Population and Development
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the conclusions of the 47th session of the Commission on Population and Development, which reaffirmed the…
Conclusions of the 2014 Commission on Population and Development
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the conclusions of the 47th session of…
Read story- 09 Apr 2014
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Statement on the Philippines Supreme Court’s Decision on the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law
<p>UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the decision by the Philippines Supreme Court to uphold the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, which allows women…
Statement on the Philippines Supreme Court’s Decision on the Responsible…
<p>UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the decision by the Philippines Supreme Court to uphold the…
Read story- 07 Apr 2014
- Speech
Opening of 47th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
"The ICPD Programme of Action changed forever how we perceive population and development. It moved population policies and programmes from a focus on numbers to a focus on individuals – women…
Opening of 47th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
"The ICPD Programme of Action changed forever how we perceive population and development. It moved population policies and…
Read story- 04 Apr 2014
- Speech
Human Progress and Sustainability for All
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the High-Level Debate on ICPD Beyond 2014 on 4 April. In his speech he stressed that this is a crucial time in the evolution of the global…
Human Progress and Sustainability for All
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the High-Level Debate on ICPD Beyond 2014 on 4 April. In his speech…
Read story- 22 Mar 2014
- Statement
UNFPA Welcomes Outcome of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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UNFPA Welcomes Outcome of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of…
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Read story- 08 Mar 2014
- Opinion
The Way Forward for Gender Equality
We all remember when the headlines, nearly half a century ago, warned of an imminent population explosion. Governments were scrambling to find the solution and their answer was to limit population…
The Way Forward for Gender Equality
We all remember when the headlines, nearly half a century ago, warned of an imminent population explosion. Governments were…
Read story- 06 Mar 2014
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International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All
<p>As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many, the ability to live a healthy, productive…
International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All
<p>As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also…
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