Statements & Speeches

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  • 01 Oct 2007
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Enact Laws to Stop Age Discrimination, UNFPA Urges Governments

<p align="left"> <span class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — Today on the International Day of Older Persons, UNFPA joins the…

Enact Laws to Stop Age Discrimination, UNFPA Urges Governments

<p align="left"> <span class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> —…

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  • 09 Aug 2007
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Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

<p align="left" class="bodytext">On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I would like to make a special call on Governments, bilateral and multilateral…

Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the World's…

<p align="left" class="bodytext">On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I would…

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  • 12 Jun 2007
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Statement at the 2007 Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA

<p> <span class="bodytext">UNFPA is focused on the field and results. But most importantly, we are focused on people, particularly women and youth so they can live in freedom…

Statement at the 2007 Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA

<p> <span class="bodytext">UNFPA is focused on the field and results. But most importantly, we are focused…

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  • 15 May 2007
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Statement at the 60th World Health Assembly

<p align="left">It gives me great pleasure and deep honour to address this historic 60th session of the World Health Assembly with the focus on international health security.</p>

Statement at the 60th World Health Assembly

<p align="left">It gives me great pleasure and deep honour to address this historic 60th session of the World…

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  • 15 May 2007
  • Statement

International Day of Families

<p>Today as we commemorate the International Day of Families, the focus is on “Families and Persons with Disabilities”.</p>

International Day of Families

<p>Today as we commemorate the International Day of Families, the focus is on “Families and Persons with Disabilities”.…

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  • 05 May 2007
  • Statement

International Day of the Midwife

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, pays tribute to midwives around the world. We join…

International Day of the Midwife

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United…

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  • 09 Apr 2007
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A World Fit for All Ages

It is important that we continue to move forward with the collective wisdom that population and development is about people of all ages and supporting them, throughout their life cycle, to improve…

A World Fit for All Ages

It is important that we continue to move forward with the collective wisdom that population and development is about people of…

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  • 02 Apr 2007
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Maternal Death is 'Tip of Iceberg', UNFPA Executive Director Warns

<p align="left">One woman dies every minute during pregnancy or childbirth, adding up to more than half a million dead women each year, said UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed…

Maternal Death is 'Tip of Iceberg', UNFPA Executive Director Warns

<p align="left">One woman dies every minute during pregnancy or childbirth, adding up to more than half a million…

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  • 08 Mar 2007
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Statement on the Occasion of International Women's Day

<p align="left">No matter where a girl is born, she should live free of discrimination and violence. Every girl and woman should enjoy equal opportunity and equal rights.</p>

Statement on the Occasion of International Women's Day

<p align="left">No matter where a girl is born, she should live free of discrimination and violence. Every girl…

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