- 01 Oct 2013
- Statement
The Future We Want: What Older Persons Are Saying
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons under the theme, “The Future We Want: What Older Persons Are Saying”. Indeed, with 841 million older persons in the world in 2013,…
The Future We Want: What Older Persons Are Saying
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons under the theme, “The Future We Want: What Older Persons Are Saying”.…
Read story- 25 Sep 2013
- Statement
Joint Statement on Achieving The Health MDGs
Joint Statement by WHO, UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNICEF and the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Financing the Health MDGs and for Malaria on the Occasion of the 68th General Assembly of the United…
Joint Statement on Achieving The Health MDGs
Joint Statement by WHO, UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNICEF and the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Financing the Health MDGs and for…
Read story- 18 Sep 2013
- Opinion
Building Better Lives through a Population and Development Agenda
Half a century ago, the world was warned of the imminent explosion of "the population bomb." There were fears that humanity would suffer mass starvation. And that societies would plunge…
Building Better Lives through a Population and Development Agenda
Half a century ago, the world was warned of the imminent explosion of "the population bomb." There were fears that…
Read story- 17 Sep 2013
- Opinion
Calling Attention to Ways to Improve Global Health
<p>UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin responds to <i>New York Times</i> editorial on "The Race to Improve Global Health".</p>
Calling Attention to Ways to Improve Global Health
<p>UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin responds to <i>New York Times</i> editorial on "The…
Read story- 26 Aug 2013
- Statement
UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls
UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and their families in areas under fire. The Fund is also alarmed over…
UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls
UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and…
Read story- 17 Aug 2013
- Statement
World Humanitarian Day Message
Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years ago, but every day at 6 am, she embarks on the two-hourbus journey from…
World Humanitarian Day Message
Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years…
Read story- 13 Aug 2013
- Speech
Latin America and the Caribbean Are Set to Fulfill the Vision of Well-being and Dignity Set Out in Cairo 19 Years Ago
In his remarks during the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean ICPD review Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dr, Osotimehin highlights successes and challenges of the Region towards…
Latin America and the Caribbean Are Set to Fulfill the Vision of Well-being and…
In his remarks during the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean ICPD review Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dr,…
Read story- 12 Aug 2013
- Statement
Young People Move Development Forward
"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing countries alike," UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin…
Young People Move Development Forward
"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing…
Read story- 06 Aug 2013
- Statement
Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy fighting, it is estimated that hundreds of pregnant women may require…
Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy…
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