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  • 26 Aug 2022
  • Speech

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem at condolence meeting for Dr. Nafis Sadik

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem at condolence meeting for Dr. Nafis Sadik, held at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, Friday 26 August 2022.

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem at condolence meeting for Dr. Nafis Sadik

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem at condolence meeting for Dr. Nafis Sadik, held at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United…

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  • 16 Aug 2022
  • Statement

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2022

Around the world, there are multiple intersecting and complex crises affecting humankind – from conflict to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, from escalating climate impacts to sharp commodity price…

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian…

Around the world, there are multiple intersecting and complex crises affecting humankind – from conflict to the ongoing…

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  • 15 Aug 2022
  • Statement

Afghanistan: An escalating crisis for women and girls

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

Afghanistan: An escalating crisis for women and girls

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

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  • 15 Aug 2022
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik

I am profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Nafis Sadik, proud champion of choice and tireless advocate for women’s health, rights and empowerment.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr.…

I am profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Nafis Sadik, proud champion of choice…

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  • 09 Aug 2022
  • Speech

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Wadadli Action Platform

Excellencies, Esteemed partners and friends, Dear young people, I thank the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the cohosts for convening us on the Wadadli Action Platform – a name reflecting the…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Wadadli Action…

Excellencies, Esteemed partners and friends, Dear young people, I thank the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the cohosts for…

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  • 07 Jul 2022
  • Statement

World Population Day Statement 2022

World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are educated and live healthier lives than at any previous…

World Population Day Statement 2022

World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares…

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  • 05 Jul 2022
  • Speech

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2022 High Level Political Forum Town Hall meeting on “Building back better and advancing the SDGs”

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2022 High Level Political Forum Town Hall meeting on “Building back better and advancing the SDGs” - 5 July 2022, United Nations, New York.

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2022 High Level…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2022 High Level Political Forum Town Hall meeting on “Building back…

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  • 30 Jun 2022
  • Speech

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 30th International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual Conference Transforming Global Governance for Social Justice: Feminist Economics and the Fight for Human Rights

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 30th International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual Conference Transforming Global Governance for Social Justice:…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 30th International…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 30th International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual…

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  • 24 Jun 2022
  • Statement

UNFPA statement on the global implications of new restrictions to access to abortion

Whether abortion is legal or not, it happens all too often. Data show that restricting access to abortion does not prevent people from seeking abortion, it simply makes it more deadly. 

UNFPA statement on the global implications of new restrictions to access to…

Whether abortion is legal or not, it happens all too often. Data show that restricting access to abortion does not prevent people…

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