- 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…
Read story- 06 Feb 2012
- Statement
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>"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…
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>"On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I call on the global community to…
Read story- 01 Feb 2012
- Speech
UNFPA and Emerging Development Agenda
<p> </p> <p> <span>"UNFPA’s main focus in 2012 is on implementing the revised Strategic Plan and ensuring that we consistently deliver high-impact country programmes…
UNFPA and Emerging Development Agenda
<p> </p> <p> <span>"UNFPA’s main focus in 2012 is on implementing the revised Strategic Plan…
Read story- 09 Dec 2011
- Opinion
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…
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…
Read story- 01 Dec 2011
- Statement
Working Together to End AIDS
<p>"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…
Working Together to End AIDS
<p>"The opportunity to improve health for everyone lies in strengthening integrated services. A key strategy to…
Read story- 29 Nov 2011
- Statement
Promoting Greater Support for Voluntary Family Planning
<p>"Voluntary family planning allows women and couples to determine the number, timing, and spacing of their children. It is – and has to be - an essential part of integrated reproductive…
Promoting Greater Support for Voluntary Family Planning
<p>"Voluntary family planning allows women and couples to determine the number, timing, and spacing of their children…
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