- 11 Jul 2016
- Statement
Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world
The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time of increasing vulnerability and exclusion from rights and opportunities…
Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world
The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time…
Read story- 23 May 2016
- Statement
Accelerating efforts to save lives, protect rights and dignity and leave no one behind
Today, 23 May 2016, as world leaders gather for the World Humanitarian Summit, we jointly commit to intensify support to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive…
Accelerating efforts to save lives, protect rights and dignity and leave no one…
Today, 23 May 2016, as world leaders gather for the World Humanitarian Summit, we jointly commit to intensify support to ensure…
Read story- 05 May 2016
- Statement
Midwives: health heroes for women, adolescent girls and newborns
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund: On this International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, salutes the…
Midwives: health heroes for women, adolescent girls and newborns
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund: On this International Day…
Read story- 11 Apr 2016
- Speech
Statement of Executive Director to the Commission on Population and Development
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the 49th session of the Commission on Population and Development on strengthening the demographic evidence base for achieving the…
Statement of Executive Director to the Commission on Population and Development
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the 49th session of the Commission on Population and…
Read story- 10 Mar 2016
- Statement
Voluntary family planning, including condoms, essential to prevent spread of Zika virus
Concerned by reports of the Zika virus spreading through sexual contact, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, strongly urges governments and all other partners to provide information and access…
Voluntary family planning, including condoms, essential to prevent spread of…
Concerned by reports of the Zika virus spreading through sexual contact, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, strongly…
Read story- 08 Mar 2016
- Statement
Step it up for gender equality
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive.
Step it up for gender equality
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive.
Read story- 04 Feb 2016
- Statement
UNFPA closely monitors Zika outbreak, urges access to sexual and reproductive health care and information
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially adverse effects on the health of women and babies, particularly in…
UNFPA closely monitors Zika outbreak, urges access to sexual and reproductive…
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially…
Read story- 03 Feb 2016
- Statement
Eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violent practice, scarring girls for life – endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential.
Eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violent practice, scarring girls for life – endangering their health, depriving them of…
Read story- 01 Feb 2016
- Statement
UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra care to avoid exposure to mosquito bites, use insecticide-treated…
UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra…
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