- 21 Apr 2010
- Statement
Promoting International Development Through a Cultural Lens
<p>"To be lasting, change must come from within," said UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid in a keynote speech today on promoting development through a cultural lens. She…
Promoting International Development Through a Cultural Lens
<p>"To be lasting, change must come from within," said UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid in a keynote…
Read story- 12 Apr 2010
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Health, Morbidity, Mortality and Development
<p>We are gathered at this session to discuss health, morbidity, mortality and development. Today, people are living longer than ever before and this is surely one of humanity’s greatest…
Health, Morbidity, Mortality and Development
<p>We are gathered at this session to discuss health, morbidity, mortality and development. Today, people are living longer…
Read story- 08 Apr 2010
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Together We Are Stronger
<p>At a Summit of Religious Leaders in the Netherlands , UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Obaid summed up the discussions on religious leadership in response to AIDS and the way forward.</p…
Together We Are Stronger
<p>At a Summit of Religious Leaders in the Netherlands , UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Obaid summed up the discussions…
Read story- 01 Mar 2010
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Beijing+15 and the Millennium Development Goals: Focus on Accountability and Equity
<p>It is always a pleasure to address the Commission on the Status of Women. This is one of the most dynamic bodies in the UN system thanks to the strong voices and participation of leaders…
Beijing+15 and the Millennium Development Goals: Focus on Accountability and…
<p>It is always a pleasure to address the Commission on the Status of Women. This is one of the most dynamic bodies in the…
Read story- 22 Feb 2010
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Advancing the Agenda of the International Conference on Population and Development
<p>NEW YORK — On 16 February, UNFPA Executive Director welcomed NGO representatives to a consultative meeting and called for unity and focus in moving the outcomes of the ICPD/15 review forward…
Advancing the Agenda of the International Conference on Population and…
<p>NEW YORK — On 16 February, UNFPA Executive Director welcomed NGO representatives to a consultative meeting and called…
Read story- 06 Feb 2010
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International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Progress has been made in recent years in reducing the incidence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), largely because communities and families are taking action and calling for…
International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Progress has been made in recent years in reducing the incidence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C),…
Read story- 20 Jan 2010
- Statement
Statement of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Normally I begin the first regular session by wishing all of you a Happy New Year. But this year, while I wish you all the best, I would like to begin by extending solidarity, compassion and…
Statement of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive…
<p>Normally I begin the first regular session by wishing all of you a Happy New Year. But this year, while I wish you all…
Read story- 10 Dec 2009
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Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award Acceptance Speech
<p>I accept this Louis B. Sohn Award with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and responsibility. I am deeply honoured to be selected as the first United Nations official to receive this…
Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award Acceptance Speech
<p>I accept this Louis B. Sohn Award with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and responsibility. I am deeply honoured to…
Read story- 03 Dec 2009
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Address to Seminar on Violence against Women
<p>Last week I attended the commemorations at UN headquarters for the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women. At the commemoration, Secretary-General BAN Ki-moon launched a…
Address to Seminar on Violence against Women
<p>Last week I attended the commemorations at UN headquarters for the International Day of Elimination of Violence against…
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