- 25 Mar 2009
- Statement
UNFPA Responds to the US State Department’s Resumption of Contributions to UNFPA
<p>Following the announcement by the US Department of State, on 24 March 2009, that it will contribute about $50 million to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, in 2009, Ms. Thoraya Ahmed…
UNFPA Responds to the US State Department’s Resumption of Contributions to UNFPA
<p>Following the announcement by the US Department of State, on 24 March 2009, that it will contribute about $50 million to…
Read story- 08 Mar 2009
- Statement
International Women’s Day
<p> <span>On International Women’s Day, the Executive Director called for an end to violence against women and girls, w<span>hether it is human trafficking, domestic violence,…
International Women’s Day
<p> <span>On International Women’s Day, the Executive Director called for an end to violence against women and girls…
Read story- 06 Mar 2009
- Statement
From Crisis to Opportunity
<p> At the International Women's Day Luncheon in Washington, D.C., the Executive Director addressed a large gathering of people "representing organizations who truly care about women…
From Crisis to Opportunity
<p> At the International Women's Day Luncheon in Washington, D.C., the Executive Director addressed a large gathering…
Read story- 20 Jan 2009
- Statement
Executive Director's Address to the Board
<p>My friends, 2009 seems to mark a new beginning, but tremendous challenges lie ahead. People everywhere, who are shaken by the global financial crisis, want to contribute and to have hope for…
Executive Director's Address to the Board
<p>My friends, 2009 seems to mark a new beginning, but tremendous challenges lie ahead. People everywhere, who are shaken…
Read story- 16 Dec 2008
- Statement
Statement on the First Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the United Nations Offices in Algiers
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished delegates, colleagues and friends,</p> <p class="bodytext"> </p> <p>I stand in front of you today in my…
Statement on the First Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the United…
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished delegates, colleagues and friends,</p> <p class="bodytext…
Read story- 10 Dec 2008
- Statement
Human Rights Day
<p class="bodytext">Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we can trace the evolution of a powerful international movement. We can…
Human Rights Day
<p class="bodytext">Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,…
Read story- 01 Dec 2008
- Statement
World AIDS Day
<p>Today, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pay tribute to the leaders in communities and nations who have promoted greater awareness and action to address the AIDS…
World AIDS Day
<p>Today, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pay tribute to the leaders in communities and…
Read story- 25 Nov 2008
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p class="bodytext">As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, violence against women persists as an all-too-common violation of human…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p class="bodytext">As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,…
Read story- 18 Nov 2008
- Statement
Three Generations of Palestine refugees: The Quest for Human Rights and Human Dignity
<p>I am honoured to join you today in Amman. I would like to thank Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…
Three Generations of Palestine refugees: The Quest for Human Rights and Human…
<p>I am honoured to join you today in Amman. I would like to thank Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of the United…
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