- 09 Dec 2024
- Statement
For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of women and girls
Human rights exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend on fulfilling human rights. Three decades ago, people from all over…
For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of…
Human rights exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend…
Read story- 27 Nov 2024
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Heeding the voices of persons with disabilities for the benefit of all
Globally, nearly one in six people lives with a disability. Their demand? Nothing about us without us. Persons with disabilities remain sorely underrepresented throughout the world’s parliaments and…
Heeding the voices of persons with disabilities for the benefit of all
Globally, nearly one in six people lives with a disability. Their demand? Nothing about us without us. Persons with disabilities…
Read story- 22 Nov 2024
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1 December)
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1 December): The path to a world free of AIDS begins and ends with human rights.The right to knowledge that is accurate and…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day (1 December): The path to a world free of AIDS begins…
Read story- 20 Nov 2024
- Statement
Even as they flee crisis and disaster, women and girls have the right to safety and support
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: When conflict and disaster force women and girls to flee their communities…
Even as they flee crisis and disaster, women and girls have the right to safety…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: When…
Read story- 01 Nov 2024
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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – We the leaders of 15 United Nations and humanitarian organizations urge, yet again, all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians, and call on the State of Israel to cease…
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: Stop the…
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – We the leaders of 15 United Nations and humanitarian organizations urge, yet again, all parties fighting…
Read story- 18 Oct 2024
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem: Cease the relentless attacks on healthcare in the Middle East
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, strongly condemns the repeated, egregious attacks on healthcare facilities in the Middle East. These attacks cause death and injury…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem: Cease the relentless…
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, strongly condemns the repeated, egregious attacks on healthcare…
Read story- 07 Oct 2024
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem on the suffering of women and girls in the Middle East
Today marks one year since the horrific 7 October terror attacks by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel in which more than 1,250 people were killed, hundreds taken hostage and acts of egregious…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem on the suffering of…
Today marks one year since the horrific 7 October terror attacks by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel in which more than 1,…
Read story- 04 Oct 2024
- Statement
Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and not in their way
Every girl has a vision of what her life will bring. That dream needs to be supported and protected as she makes her journey from adolescence to adulthood. Yet, for millions of girls, adolescence is…
Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and…
Every girl has a vision of what her life will bring. That dream needs to be supported and protected as she makes her journey from…
Read story- 23 Sep 2024
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Statement by UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Diene Keita at the Summit of the Future Plenary
Demographic shifts - population growth, ageing, migration - are reshaping our world and our future.
Statement by UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Diene Keita at the Summit of the…
Demographic shifts - population growth, ageing, migration - are reshaping our world and our future.
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