Statements & Speeches

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  • 15 May 2007
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International Day of Families

<p>Today as we commemorate the International Day of Families, the focus is on “Families and Persons with Disabilities”.</p>

International Day of Families

<p>Today as we commemorate the International Day of Families, the focus is on “Families and Persons with Disabilities”.…

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  • 05 May 2007
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International Day of the Midwife

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, pays tribute to midwives around the world. We join…

International Day of the Midwife

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United…

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  • 09 Apr 2007
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A World Fit for All Ages

It is important that we continue to move forward with the collective wisdom that population and development is about people of all ages and supporting them, throughout their life cycle, to improve…

A World Fit for All Ages

It is important that we continue to move forward with the collective wisdom that population and development is about people of…

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  • 02 Apr 2007
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Maternal Death is 'Tip of Iceberg', UNFPA Executive Director Warns

<p align="left">One woman dies every minute during pregnancy or childbirth, adding up to more than half a million dead women each year, said UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed…

Maternal Death is 'Tip of Iceberg', UNFPA Executive Director Warns

<p align="left">One woman dies every minute during pregnancy or childbirth, adding up to more than half a million…

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  • 08 Mar 2007
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Statement on the Occasion of International Women's Day

<p align="left">No matter where a girl is born, she should live free of discrimination and violence. Every girl and woman should enjoy equal opportunity and equal rights.</p>

Statement on the Occasion of International Women's Day

<p align="left">No matter where a girl is born, she should live free of discrimination and violence. Every girl…

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  • 26 Feb 2007
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Statement at the Commission on the Status of Women

<p align="left" class="bodytext">It is my pleasure to address the opening of this fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women, especially in the presence of…

Statement at the Commission on the Status of Women

<p align="left" class="bodytext">It is my pleasure to address the opening of this fifty-first session…

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  • 06 Feb 2007
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Statement on the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins people around the world in calling for an end to female genital mutilation or…

Statement on the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins people around…

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  • 18 Dec 2006
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Statement on the Occasion of International Migrants' Day

<p align="left">Today, as we commemorate International Migrants’ Day, we acknowledge the millions of brave men, women and children—an estimated 195 million worldwide, more than 3 per…

Statement on the Occasion of International Migrants' Day

<p align="left">Today, as we commemorate International Migrants’ Day, we acknowledge the millions of brave men,…

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  • 03 Dec 2006
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Statement on the International Day of Disabled Persons

<p align="left">Today on the International Day of Disabled Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, calls for action to protect their human rights.</p>

Statement on the International Day of Disabled Persons

<p align="left">Today on the International Day of Disabled Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund,…

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