- 10 May 2012
- Opinion
Remembering and Honoring Our Mothers
The following tribute to his mother, and women in general, was written for the Huffington Post by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin on the occasion of Mothers' Day. He says, "My…
Remembering and Honoring Our Mothers
The following tribute to his mother, and women in general, was written for the Huffington Post by UNFPA Executive Director…
Read story- 05 May 2012
- Statement
Investing in Midwifery Pays
<p>Urgent action is needed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 on child and maternal health before the target year of 2015, and investing in human resources for health,…
Investing in Midwifery Pays
<p>Urgent action is needed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 on child and maternal health before the…
Read story- 23 Apr 2012
- Speech
Pledging Support to Young People
<p> </p> <p>"<span>We are committed to ensuring that youth perspectives are included in global plans to reduce poverty and open the way to a sustainable future,…
Pledging Support to Young People
<p> </p> <p>"<span>We are committed to ensuring that youth perspectives are included in global…
Read story- 19 Apr 2012
- Statement
People Are the Heart of Sustainable Development
<p> <span>"People are the central concern of sustainable development and efforts to promote more sustainable development pathways must take account of people – their numbers,…
People Are the Heart of Sustainable Development
<p> <span>"People are the central concern of sustainable development and efforts to promote more sustainable…
Read story- 19 Apr 2012
- Opinion
Don't Forget the Girls
This opinion piece arguing about the importance of access to family planning services for adolescent girls, by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, was published in the Global Motherhood…
Don't Forget the Girls
This opinion piece arguing about the importance of access to family planning services for adolescent girls, by UNFPA Executive…
Read story- 10 Apr 2012
- Opinion
Family Planning: Making the Fundamental Human Right a Reality
This opinion piece arguing for universal access to family planning, by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, was printed in the Global Motherhood Blog of the Huffington Post.
Family Planning: Making the Fundamental Human Right a Reality
This opinion piece arguing for universal access to family planning, by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, was…
Read story- 01 Apr 2012
- Speech
Keep People at the Centre of Development
<p>“As members of Parliament, you are in a key position in ensuring adequate budget lines for health, holding governments accountable for their commitments, building partnerships and tearing…
Keep People at the Centre of Development
<p>“As members of Parliament, you are in a key position in ensuring adequate budget lines for health, holding governments…
Read story- 08 Mar 2012
- Statement
Empowering Rural Women - Ending Poverty and Hunger
<p> <span>"Improving access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights is essential for rural women’s empowerment and ability to earn an income and feed themselves and…
Empowering Rural Women - Ending Poverty and Hunger
<p> <span>"Improving access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights is essential for rural…
Read story- 08 Feb 2012
- Speech
Investing in People and Equity to Build a World of Opportunity for All
<p>"<span>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…
Investing in People and Equity to Build a World of Opportunity for All
<p>"<span>We at UNFPA continue to emphasize that people and the principle of equity must be kept at the centre…
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