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  • 23 Apr 2025
  • Press Release

DRC: UN Officials Raise Alarm at the Dramatic Impact of Prolonged Conflict on Women and Children, Including Increased Risk of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence on Displaced People

New York/Geneva, 23 April 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for  Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary General on…

DRC: UN Officials Raise Alarm at the Dramatic Impact of Prolonged Conflict on…

New York/Geneva, 23 April 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for  Children and Armed Conflict, Ms.…

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  • 15 Apr 2025
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on two years of conflict in Sudan

Two years into the conflict in Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of this crisis.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on two years of…

Two years into the conflict in Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of this crisis.

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  • 14 Apr 2025
  • Speech

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

It is an honor for me to join you at this esteemed Forum. Since its establishment four years ago, UNFPA has been present at every session, a testament to our unflinching support for the crucial…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Fourth Session of…

It is an honor for me to join you at this esteemed Forum. Since its establishment four years ago, UNFPA has been present at every…

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  • 11 Apr 2025
  • Speech

Closing remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Last year’s 57th session of this Commission celebrated ICDP30. It drew record participation. This year again, this Commission garnered considerable engagement from Member States, civil society, from…

Closing remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 58th…

Last year’s 57th session of this Commission celebrated ICDP30. It drew record participation. This year again, this Commission…

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  • 11 Apr 2025
  • Press Release

UNFPA Launches The Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations

New York, 11 April 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables, is announcing the launch of The…

UNFPA Launches The Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations

New York, 11 April 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE…

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  • 09 Apr 2025
  • Speech

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director at the PMNCH High-Level Panel – SRHR as a Catalyst for Social and Economic Rights: Advancing Health, Equity, and Development

Since 1994 and the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Principle 1 of the Programme of Action affirming that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and…

Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director at the PMNCH High-Level…

Since 1994 and the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Principle 1 of the Programme of Action…

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  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Press Release

UNFPA and Partners Launch Midwifery Accelerator to Confront Maternal Health Crisis

New York, 7 April 2025 – On World Health Day, and at the opening of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58), UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, and…

UNFPA and Partners Launch Midwifery Accelerator to Confront Maternal Health…

New York, 7 April 2025 – On World Health Day, and at the opening of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and…

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  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Statement

We can and must end preventable maternal deaths

Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can…

We can and must end preventable maternal deaths

Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and…

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  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Speech

Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Commission on Population and Development

Happy World Health Day! What better day to begin our deliberations on ICPD progress and the important theme of health and well-being for all at all ages. Health is the very cornerstone of sustainable…

Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Commission…

Happy World Health Day! What better day to begin our deliberations on ICPD progress and the important theme of health and well-…

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