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  • 18 Sep 2013
  • Opinion

Building Better Lives through a Population and Development Agenda

Half a century ago, the world was warned of the imminent explosion of "the population bomb." There were fears that humanity would suffer mass starvation. And that societies would plunge…

Building Better Lives through a Population and Development Agenda

Half a century ago, the world was warned of the imminent explosion of "the population bomb." There were fears that…

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  • 17 Sep 2013
  • Opinion

Calling Attention to Ways to Improve Global Health

<p>UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin responds to <i>New York Times</i> editorial on "The Race to Improve Global Health".</p>

Calling Attention to Ways to Improve Global Health

<p>UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin responds to <i>New York Times</i> editorial on "The…

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  • 26 Aug 2013
  • Statement

UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls

UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and their families in areas under fire. The Fund is also alarmed over…

UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls

UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and…

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  • 17 Aug 2013
  • Statement

World Humanitarian Day Message

Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years ago, but every day at 6 am, she embarks on the two-hourbus journey from…

World Humanitarian Day Message

Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years…

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  • 13 Aug 2013
  • Speech

Latin America and the Caribbean Are Set to Fulfill the Vision of Well-being and Dignity Set Out in Cairo 19 Years Ago

In his remarks during the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean ICPD review Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dr, Osotimehin highlights successes and challenges of the Region towards…

Latin America and the Caribbean Are Set to Fulfill the Vision of Well-being and…

In his remarks during the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean ICPD review Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dr,…

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  • 12 Aug 2013
  • Statement

Young People Move Development Forward

"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing countries alike," UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin…

Young People Move Development Forward

"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing…

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  • 06 Aug 2013
  • Statement

Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently

With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy fighting, it is estimated that hundreds of pregnant women may require…

Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently

With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy…

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  • 11 Jul 2013
  • Statement

World Population Day 2013 Focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy

Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the 6 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth each year, especially in developing countries. Adolescent pregnancy is…

World Population Day 2013 Focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy

Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the 6 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth…

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  • 01 Jul 2013
  • Speech

Enabling Choices: Population Priorities for the 21st Century

In her speech at the opening session of the UNECE Regional Conference for the ICPD Review, Anne-Brigitte Albrectsen addresses opportunitites and challenges in the field of population and development…

Enabling Choices: Population Priorities for the 21st Century

In her speech at the opening session of the UNECE Regional Conference for the ICPD Review, Anne-Brigitte Albrectsen addresses…

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