- 10 Oct 2014
- Statement
UNFPA statement on the Nobel Peace Prize announcement
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, warmly welcomes the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai, which acknowledges Malala’s struggle to promote the rights of young girls,…
UNFPA statement on the Nobel Peace Prize announcement
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Read story- 09 Oct 2014
- Statement
Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence
The International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated annually on 11 October 2014. Today on the International Day of the Girl Child, I join every person around the world who believes that…
Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence
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Read story- 01 Oct 2014
- Statement
Executive Director's Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons
On this 24th International Day of Older Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the worldwide celebration of longevity and acknowledges the contributions that older persons make to…
Executive Director's Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of…
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Read story- 22 Sep 2014
- Speech
Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the Follow-up to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin Executive Director, UNFPA
Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the Follow-up to the Programme of…
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin Executive Director, UNFPA
Read story- 05 Sep 2014
- Speech
UNFPA: The path forward
We also know that in order to make progress, in order to advance a universal sustainable development agenda beyond 2015, we must work towards a common understanding of the universality of human…
UNFPA: The path forward
We also know that in order to make progress, in order to advance a universal sustainable development agenda beyond 2015, we must…
Read story- 19 Aug 2014
- Statement
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for World Humanitarian Day 2014
As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, I salute those who respond to crises and work tirelessly to save people in times of deep distress and danger.
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for World…
As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, I salute those who respond to crises and work tirelessly to save people in times of deep…
Read story- 18 Aug 2014
- Opinion
Expanding Sexual, Reproductive Health to Score Development Goals
With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must all intensify our actions to hit our targets, especially the MDG 5 targets to reduce maternal death and achieve…
Expanding Sexual, Reproductive Health to Score Development Goals
With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must all intensify our actions to hit our targets…
Read story- 12 Aug 2014
- Opinion
#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face countless risks to her health and untold pain as a result of decisions…
#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face…
Read story- 12 Aug 2014
- Statement
International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the absence of illness, but complete physical, mental and social well-being.
International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the…
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