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  • 04 Aug 2023
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Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African Philanthropy Conference

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African Philanthropy Conference

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African…

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African Philanthropy Conference

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  • 02 Jun 2023
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Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It is clear. It does not end with the closing of this session. 

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second…

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It…

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  • 14 Apr 2023
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Closing remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development

May I congratulate you on the conclusion of the 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development. We saw considerable engagement from Member States, civil society and other partners,…

Closing remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 56th…

May I congratulate you on the conclusion of the 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development. We saw considerable…

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  • 10 Apr 2023
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Opening remarks, 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development high-level side event “Advancing the ICPD25 commitments in the context of sustainable development using a framework of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice”

The CPD is an invaluable opportunity to engage with Member States and reinvigorate support for the implementation of the ICPD agenda, which is crucial to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Opening remarks, 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development…

The CPD is an invaluable opportunity to engage with Member States and reinvigorate support for the implementation of the ICPD…

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  • 10 Apr 2023
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Opening remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Education!  It is transformative – for individuals and their societies.   It is the foundation for human capital development, and a powerful driver of economic growth.   

Opening remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 56th…

Education!  It is transformative – for individuals and their societies.   It is the foundation for human capital development…

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  • 29 Mar 2023
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Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Towards Eliminating Racism and Discrimination Against People of African Descent

UNFPA is committed to improving the health, wellbeing and lives of Africans and people of African descent, including  bodyright, bodily autonomy, sexual and reproductive health and rights, because…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Towards Eliminating…

UNFPA is committed to improving the health, wellbeing and lives of Africans and people of African descent, including  bodyright,…

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  • 02 Feb 2023
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Statement of the Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2023

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board, 2 February 2023.

Statement of the Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the…

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board, 2 February 2023.

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  • 13 Dec 2022
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Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Launch of UNFPA Humanitarian Action Overview 2023

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem delivered at the Launch of UNFPA Humanitarian Action Overview, Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 10:00 am EST.

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Launch of UNFPA…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem delivered at the Launch of UNFPA Humanitarian Action Overview, Tuesday 13…

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  • 12 Dec 2022
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Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Arria Formula Meeting of the Security Council on the Implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem delivered at the Arria Formula Meeting of the Security Council on the Implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda, Monday 12 December…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Arria Formula…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem delivered at the Arria Formula Meeting of the Security Council on the…

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