- 20 Oct 2010
- Statement
Building Peace and Human Security
<p>Purnima Mane ,UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), gave a keynote lecture at the Leiden University College Research Centre, in Hague. Ms. Mane reminded in the lecture that "in…
Building Peace and Human Security
<p>Purnima Mane ,UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), gave a keynote lecture at the Leiden University College…
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Creating New Opportunities and Rectifying Inequalities
<p>UNFPA Excutive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid launched the State of World Population report in London stating that "it is time to tear down the false barriers between crisis, recovery and…
Creating New Opportunities and Rectifying Inequalities
<p>UNFPA Excutive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid launched the State of World Population report in London stating that "…
Read story- 07 Oct 2010
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Promoting Policy Attention to Older Persons and Population Ageing
<p>Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director, spoke at a luncheon on the International Day of Older Persons in New York emphasizing that "while we must acknowledge the contributions…
Promoting Policy Attention to Older Persons and Population Ageing
<p>Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director, spoke at a luncheon on the International Day of Older Persons in New York…
Read story- 04 Oct 2010
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Promoting Human Rights Across Cultures
<p>UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid gave a keynote presentation at a seminar on traditional values and international human rights.</p> <p>Ms. Obaid highlighted that…
Promoting Human Rights Across Cultures
<p>UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid gave a keynote presentation at a seminar on traditional values and…
Read story- 19 Sep 2010
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Accepting MDG Lifetime Achievement Award
<p>UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid received an MDG Lifetime Achievement Award for for her "exceptional achievements and lifelong contributions to the betterment of humanity.…
Accepting MDG Lifetime Achievement Award
<p>UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid received an MDG Lifetime Achievement Award for for her "exceptional…
Read story- 25 Aug 2010
- Statement
Opening Statement at the World Youth Conference 2010
<p>My first message is that NOW is the time to invest in young people. Now is the time, not sometime in the future. My second message is that NOW is the time to promote dialogue and…
Opening Statement at the World Youth Conference 2010
<p>My first message is that NOW is the time to invest in young people. Now is the time, not sometime in the future. My…
Read story- 23 Aug 2010
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Young People Urged to Speak Out, Loudly and Boldly
<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), opened the World Youth Conference Social Forum in León, Mexico. In her speech, Ms. Mane encourage young people to make their…
Young People Urged to Speak Out, Loudly and Boldly
<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), opened the World Youth Conference Social Forum in León,…
Read story- 19 Aug 2010
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Paying Tribute to Humanitarian Aid Workers
<p>Today, on World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA pays tribute to humanitarian aid workers who risk their lives to save the lives of others. In the past 10 years, aid workers have come under…
Paying Tribute to Humanitarian Aid Workers
<p>Today, on World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA pays tribute to humanitarian aid workers who risk their lives to save the lives…
Read story- 12 Aug 2010
- Statement
International Youth Day - Embracing Youth Leadership
<p>Statement of UNFPA Executive Director on the International Youth Day: "Today, on the International Day Youth Day, and every day, young people are searching for opportunities to pursue…
International Youth Day - Embracing Youth Leadership
<p>Statement of UNFPA Executive Director on the International Youth Day: "Today, on the International Day Youth Day,…
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