- 20 Oct 2020
- Statement
Trusting statistics to tell the story
A statistic is not only a number – it tells a human story. It speaks of people’s health and well-being, problems and prospects, and socio-economic circumstances. When collected and analysed well,…
Trusting statistics to tell the story
A statistic is not only a number – it tells a human story. It speaks of people’s health and well-being, problems and prospects,…
Read story- 11 Oct 2020
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Let’s listen to girls and uphold their rights
It is every girl’s right to speak and to be heard. Today, on the International Day of the Girl, let’s commit to listening to and lifting up girls’ voices.
Let’s listen to girls and uphold their rights
It is every girl’s right to speak and to be heard. Today, on the International Day of the Girl, let’s commit to listening to…
Read story- 01 Oct 2020
- Speech
High-level Meeting on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the High-level Meeting on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, 1 October 2020
High-level Meeting on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the High-level Meeting on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the…
Read story- 29 Sep 2020
- Speech
Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the Meeting of Heads of State and Government on Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond on…
Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the Era of COVID-19…
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the Meeting of Heads of State and Government on Financing the 2030…
Read story- 23 Sep 2020
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UNFPA deeply concerned about reports of violations of women's reproductive rights
Recent news reports from around the world about invasive, life-altering reproductive health procedures performed without knowledge or consent, if true, are a serious cause for alarm. Whenever a woman…
UNFPA deeply concerned about reports of violations of women's reproductive…
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Read story- 12 Sep 2020
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South-South cooperation takes us further on the road to global solidarity
In the past 40 years, our world has transformed. Many developing countries in the Global South have emerged from poverty and built thriving economies and societies. They drive much of the global…
South-South cooperation takes us further on the road to global solidarity
In the past 40 years, our world has transformed. Many developing countries in the Global South have emerged from poverty and…
Read story- 02 Sep 2020
- Speech
Second Regular Session 2020 of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS on 2 September 2020.
Second Regular Session 2020 of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and…
Read story- 19 Aug 2020
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Celebrating the Real-life Heroes Battling COVID-19, Crises and Disasters
Saving lives has never been more harrowing. Last year saw attacks against aid workers surpass all previous records, with hundreds of humanitarian workers assaulted, injured, kidnapped or killed.…
Celebrating the Real-life Heroes Battling COVID-19, Crises and Disasters
Saving lives has never been more harrowing. Last year saw attacks against aid workers surpass all previous records, with…
Read story- 12 Aug 2020
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Youth leading the way in COVID-19 solutions
Young people have been frontline responders to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing across the world. They are health workers, activists, innovators, and social and community workers.
Youth leading the way in COVID-19 solutions
Young people have been frontline responders to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing across the world. They are health workers,…
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