- 02 Apr 2009
- Press Release
Redefining What It Means to be a Man
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — “We need to redefine what it means to be a man, reinforce zero tolerance of gender-based violence, and make sexual and reproductive health services more relevant and…
Redefining What It Means to be a Man
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — “We need to redefine what it means to be a man, reinforce zero tolerance of gender-based…
Read story- 31 Mar 2009
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Population Programmes Crucial for Eradicating Our Poverty, Poor Countries Say
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The world’s developing countries told a United Nations meeting here on Monday, “the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action is crucial for the eradication of…
Population Programmes Crucial for Eradicating Our Poverty, Poor Countries Say
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The world’s developing countries told a United Nations meeting here on Monday, “the…
Read story- 12 Mar 2009
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U.S. Resumption of UNFPA Funding to Boost Women’s Health and Rights
<p>UNITED NATIONS —Yesterday’s action by President Barack Obama to pave the way for the release of United States funding for UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, reminds the world of his…
U.S. Resumption of UNFPA Funding to Boost Women’s Health and Rights
<p>UNITED NATIONS —Yesterday’s action by President Barack Obama to pave the way for the release of United States funding…
Read story- 11 Mar 2009
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New Population Projections Underline the Need for Voluntary Family Planning Programmes
<p>UNITED NATIONS—New world population projections for the year 2050 by the United Nations underline the need to provide couples with the means to exercise their human right to determine freely…
New Population Projections Underline the Need for Voluntary Family Planning…
<p>UNITED NATIONS—New world population projections for the year 2050 by the United Nations underline the need to provide…
Read story- 24 Feb 2009
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Egyptian Doctor and Nicaraguan NGO Win 2009 United Nations Population Award
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – An Egyptian doctor, Mahmoud Fathalla, and a Nicaraguan non-governmental organization, Movimiento Comunal Nicaragüense (MCN), have won this year…
Egyptian Doctor and Nicaraguan NGO Win 2009 United Nations Population Award
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – An Egyptian doctor, Mahmoud Fathalla, and a Nicaraguan non-governmental…
Read story- 20 Feb 2009
- Press Release
UNFPA: Caring for the Needs of Women Caught in Sri Lanka’s Crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka</b>– Women and girls caught up in the ongoing warfare in northern Sri Lanka are at grave risk, according to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.
UNFPA: Caring for the Needs of Women Caught in Sri Lanka’s Crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka</b>– Women and girls caught up in the ongoing warfare in northern Sri Lanka are at grave risk, according…
Read story- 06 Feb 2009
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Population Issues Are Critical to Meeting Development Goals, Asia and Pacific Experts Reaffirm
<p> <b>Bangkok</b> (ESCAP/UNFPA) – Reproductive health, gender equality and policies addressing population concerns remain central to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific,…
Population Issues Are Critical to Meeting Development Goals, Asia and Pacific…
<p> <b>Bangkok</b> (ESCAP/UNFPA) – Reproductive health, gender equality and policies addressing population…
Read story- 23 Jan 2009
- Press Release
UNFPA Welcomes Restoration of U.S. Funding
<p>UNFPA applauds today's statement from United States President Barack Obama restoring U.S. funding for UNFPA's operations.</p>
UNFPA Welcomes Restoration of U.S. Funding
<p>UNFPA applauds today's statement from United States President Barack Obama restoring U.S. funding for UNFPA's…
Read story- 19 Jan 2009
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UNFPA Provides Special Care to Pregnant Women Following Earthquake in Costa Rica
<p>An earthquake that hit Costa Rica earlier this month has left pregnant women and young people particularly vulnerable. Nearly 4,000 people, a majority of them women and children, were forced…
UNFPA Provides Special Care to Pregnant Women Following Earthquake in Costa Rica
<p>An earthquake that hit Costa Rica earlier this month has left pregnant women and young people particularly vulnerable.…
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