- 08 Mar 2011
- Press Release
On 100th International Women’s Day, UNFPA Promotes Campaign to Put Contraceptive Choices in 100 Million Women’s Hands
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, has urged the international community to take a giant leap towards universal access to reproductive…
On 100th International Women’s Day, UNFPA Promotes Campaign to Put…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, has urged the international…
Read story- 08 Mar 2011
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UNFPA Joins Women Deliver in Saluting 100 Individuals Making a Difference for Girls and Women
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA today welcomed the announcement by Women Deliver of the names of the top one hundred people advancing the causes and rights of girls and women. The list of…
UNFPA Joins Women Deliver in Saluting 100 Individuals Making a Difference for…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA today welcomed the announcement by Women Deliver of the names of the top one hundred…
Read story- 03 Mar 2011
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UNFPA Tackles Urgent Health Needs of Refugees Fleeing Libya
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is tackling the health needs of the thousands of people fleeing the reported violence in Libya, including women and…
UNFPA Tackles Urgent Health Needs of Refugees Fleeing Libya
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is tackling the health needs of the thousands of…
Read story- 10 Feb 2011
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UNFPA Disavows Involvement in Arab Media Campaign
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA had no involvement in the selection of women to be profiled in the 'White Hand Campaign' of the Arab Producers’ Union for TV, even though its logo…
UNFPA Disavows Involvement in Arab Media Campaign
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA had no involvement in the selection of women to be profiled in the 'White Hand…
Read story- 06 Feb 2011
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Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Over 6,000 communities have chosen to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), according to a joint United Nations programme designed to…
Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Over 6,000 communities have chosen to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting…
Read story- 01 Feb 2011
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UNFPA’s New Leader Focuses on a World of Seven Billion and Young People
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, today put forth his vision as the Fund’s leader, focusing on the challenges of a world population of 7 billion…
UNFPA’s New Leader Focuses on a World of Seven Billion and Young People
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, today put forth his vision as the Fund’s…
Read story- 18 Jan 2011
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UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka
<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The United Nations continues to support the Government of Sri Lanka to help over a million flood-affected people.</p>
UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka
<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The United Nations continues to support the Government of Sri Lanka to help over a million flood-…
Read story- 12 Jan 2011
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UNFPA Calls for Renewed Efforts to Support Women and Youth in Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York - One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, UNFPA calls for increased support for women and young people in the country’s recovery and reconstruction…
UNFPA Calls for Renewed Efforts to Support Women and Youth in Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York - One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, UNFPA calls for increased support for…
Read story- 22 Dec 2010
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UNFPA Welcomes Extension of ICPD Programme of Action Beyond 2014
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today welcomed a decision by the United Nations General Assembly to extend the Programme of Action of the International…
UNFPA Welcomes Extension of ICPD Programme of Action Beyond 2014
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today welcomed a decision by the United Nations…
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