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09 February 2012
Development Policy and the Challenge of Growth
BERLIN -- The paramount challenge of this century is to meet the needs of 7 billion human beings now – and the billions to come – while protecting the intricate balance of nature that sustains life, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin said in a speech at an international conference on development policy and population. In addition to swiftly shifting to a green economy, the world needs to invest in people and address population dynamics through human-rights based policies that are practical and effective, the Executive Director said, outlining three critical actions.more
08 February 2012
Investing in People and Equity to Build a World of Opportunity for All
"We at UNFPA continue to emphasize that people and the principle of equity must be kept at the centre of sustainable development. It means recognizing the need to invest in women and young people and promoting human rights. It means increasing equity to build a world of opportunity for all," said UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, at CDU/CSU Conference on sustainable development in Berlin.more
06 February 2012
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
"On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I call on the global community to join us in this critical effort. Together, we can end FGM/C in one generation and help millions of girls and women to live healthier, fuller lives, and reach their potential," states UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, in his message on 6 February 2012. more27 January 2012
Catalyzing Powerful Partnerships: UNFPA Executive Director at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland – Each January this Swiss resort village becomes a dynamic centre of world attention as some of its most important leaders and thinkers gather to share ideas at the World Economic Forum. This year, for the first time, a UNFPA Executive Director is attending. Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin’s presence there seems particularly apt, since the annual theme is ‘The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models’ and UNFPA spent a good part of last year building awareness about the possibilities inherent in a world of 7 billion, a milestone that was reached last October. more14 December 2011
A Fruitful Trip to Seoul for UNFPA Executive Director
SEOUL — Strengthening the partnership with the Republic of Korea at all levels — with parliamentarians, civil society, media and young people – is a top mission for UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the Fund’s Executive Director, said during his visit to the country earlier this month. more09 December 2011
UNFPA Chief Speaks About HIV, Maternal Health and Leadership
Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, recently discussed with Forbes magazine such important population trends as low fertility in some developed countries, managing migration and increasing aging populations, rising urbanization and inequities, violence against women and the exclusion of indigenous people. more01 December 2011
Working Together to End AIDS
"The opportunity to improve health for everyone lies in strengthening integrated services. A key strategy to accelerate progress is forging and cultivating partnerships between the sexual and reproductive health and HIV communities, including networks of people living with HIV," stated UNFPA Executive, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on 2011 World AIDS Day. more30 November 2011
Ensuring Knowledge Base for Equitable Development
At the HLF-4 side event "Statistics for Results, Accountability & Transparency: Busan Action Plan for Statistics," the UNFPA Executive Director's statement highlighted the importance of data: "Shared knowledge is extending the frontiers of innovation and productivity. Without data, we would not be able to register achievements, identify gaps and chart the course for future." more25 November 2011
Calling for Stronger Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women
"We continue to believe that when women are healthy and educated, and can live free from violence and discrimination, they can participate fully in society and accelerate progress on all fronts," says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. more02 November 2011
The World is Home to 7 Billion People, But How Far Have We Come?
This commentary by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin was published by the Guardian on the day that world population is estimated to have passed the 7 billion milestone. more21 October 2011
Helping Families in the Horn of Africa to Make Better Choices
In this commentary, written for the BMJ Blog, UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin explores the tradition of large families in the Horn of Africa and related challenges. more21 October 2011
UNFPA Executive Director Visits Europe
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin met with development ministers, government officials, members of parliament and civil society representatives on his visit to Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg this week. more20 October 2011
Executive Director Discusses Global Population Growth
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin emphasized the critical role of young people during a lecture yesterday on the ongoing challenges posed by global population growth. more08 September 2011
UNFPA: Moving Forward
UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, gave a presentation at the Second Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. He stated that "as the world population nears the 7 billion mark and concerns about sustainable development grow, population dynamics are in the spotlight." and that "The ICPD Programme of Action remains critical to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal." more02 September 2011
UNFPA Executive Director Promises More Support for the Women and Youth of Dadaab
DADAAB, Kenya — While visiting the world’s largest refugee camp, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin stopped to speak with Amina Diis, a 30-year-old mother of four who arrived here from Somalia, just two days earlier.
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