- 16 Sep 2005
- Statement
Youth and the MDGs
<p>I am honoured to be here tonight and also to be your keynote speaker. I am proud to say that I was, am, and will continue to be, a youth advocate. Fortunately, you don’t have to be young to…
Youth and the MDGs
<p>I am honoured to be here tonight and also to be your keynote speaker. I am proud to say that I was, am, and will…
Read story- 14 Sep 2005
- Statement
Remarks Prepared by Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, for the Interactive Round Table on the Agenda of the 2005 World Summit
<p>We are here to discuss the agenda of the World Summit, and I have three points to make.</p>
Remarks Prepared by Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of UNFPA, the…
<p>We are here to discuss the agenda of the World Summit, and I have three points to make.</p>
Read story- 12 Sep 2005
- Statement
Launch of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
<p>On the eve of the World Summit, we are gathered here today in recognition of the urgent need to assist countries in helping women and children survive.</p>
Launch of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
<p>On the eve of the World Summit, we are gathered here today in recognition of the urgent need to assist countries in…
Read story- 07 Sep 2005
- Statement
Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA
It is a pleasure for me to address this second regular session of the Executive Board and it is an honour to lead, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund during this momentous time.
Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA
It is a pleasure for me to address this second regular session of the Executive Board and it is an honour to lead, UNFPA, the…
Read story- 31 Aug 2005
- Statement
HIV/AIDS: Feminization of the Epidemic
<p>I am pleased to be able to join you by video. I should like to thank AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, for inviting me to share a few opening remarks at the start…
HIV/AIDS: Feminization of the Epidemic
<p>I am pleased to be able to join you by video. I should like to thank AusAID, the Australian Agency for International…
Read story- 12 Aug 2005
- Statement
International Youth Day 2005
<p>Today as the world commemorates International Youth Day, we have an opportunity to look at the situation of young people and focus on the quality of their lives.</p>
International Youth Day 2005
<p>Today as the world commemorates International Youth Day, we have an opportunity to look at the situation of young people…
Read story- 29 Jul 2005
- Statement
Mainstreaming Sexual and Reproductive Health Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality
<p>I am pleased to represent UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, at this round table. There is a real sense of urgency as we count down to 2015.</p>
Mainstreaming Sexual and Reproductive Health Women's Empowerment and…
<p>I am pleased to represent UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, at this round table. There is a real sense of urgency…
Read story- 11 Jul 2005
- Statement
Joint Statement by Thoraya Ahmed Obaid and Louis Michel on World Population Day 2005*
<p>“Equal rights for men and women are a basic condition for development, as essential in education and access to work as it is in the provision of health services.</p>
Joint Statement by Thoraya Ahmed Obaid and Louis Michel on World Population Day…
<p>“Equal rights for men and women are a basic condition for development, as essential in education and access to work as…
Read story- 11 Jul 2005
- Statement
Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2005
<p>Sixty years ago, the founders of the United Nations proclaimed their determination to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, to reaffirm faith in human rights, in the dignity…
Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2005
<p>Sixty years ago, the founders of the United Nations proclaimed their determination to save succeeding generations from…
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