- 02 Sep 2009
- Statement
Invest in Health, Rights and the Future
<p>Non-governmental organizations and UNFPA are united in many ways, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid told the NGO Forum on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Development in Berlin…
Invest in Health, Rights and the Future
<p>Non-governmental organizations and UNFPA are united in many ways, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid told the…
Read story- 12 Aug 2009
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International Youth Day - SUSTAINABILITY: Our Challenge. Our Future.
<p>It is often said that young people are our future. They are our present, too. It is today, and not tomorrow, that we must invest in young people and include them in solving the great…
International Youth Day - SUSTAINABILITY: Our Challenge. Our Future.
<p>It is often said that young people are our future. They are our present, too. It is today, and not tomorrow, that we…
Read story- 03 Aug 2009
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Statement at the Policy Round Table with Faith-Based Organizations
<p>When we talk about culture, we acknowledge that for the majority of the world’s people, faith—in its varied and heterogeneous forms—constitutes an important part of cultures. We also know…
Statement at the Policy Round Table with Faith-Based Organizations
<p>When we talk about culture, we acknowledge that for the majority of the world’s people, faith—in its varied and…
Read story- 11 Jul 2009
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The Secretary-General Messsage on World Population Day
<p>In the midst of the worst global economic crisis in generations, we must find the most effective ways to continue progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. There is no…
The Secretary-General Messsage on World Population Day
<p>In the midst of the worst global economic crisis in generations, we must find the most effective ways to continue…
Read story- 11 Jul 2009
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Executive Director's Message for World Population Day 2009
<p>As we commemorate World Population Day, the global financial and economic crisis threatens to reverse hard-won gains in education and health in developing countries. Among those hardest hit…
Executive Director's Message for World Population Day 2009
<p>As we commemorate World Population Day, the global financial and economic crisis threatens to reverse hard-won gains in…
Read story- 30 Jun 2009
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Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2009
<p>Today, as we commemorate World Population Day, the global financial and economic crisis threatens to reverse hard-won gains in education and health in developing countries. Among those…
Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2009
<p>Today, as we commemorate World Population Day, the global financial and economic crisis threatens to reverse hard-won…
Read story- 29 Jun 2009
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The Global Economic Crisis and Health: Why Investing in Women is a Smart Choice
<p>It has been a long while since I visited the World Bank so it is wonderful to be with you and with many friends here. I thank you all for coming.</p>
The Global Economic Crisis and Health: Why Investing in Women is a Smart Choice
<p>It has been a long while since I visited the World Bank so it is wonderful to be with you and with many friends here. I…
Read story- 27 May 2009
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2009 Annual Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Together, we are called to move forward as we face uncertain times and tremendous challenges, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya A. Obaid told the Executive Board at the 2009 Annual Session.…
2009 Annual Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Together, we are called to move forward as we face uncertain times and tremendous challenges, UNFPA Executive Director…
Read story- 05 May 2009
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International Day of the Midwife
The presence of a midwife at birth can mean the difference between life and death. <p> <span>Having a skilled professional at birth protects the life of the mother and the child by…
International Day of the Midwife
The presence of a midwife at birth can mean the difference between life and death. <p> <span>Having a skilled…
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