Statements & Speeches

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  • 25 Nov 2019
  • Statement

Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic that thrives in times of conflict and during emergencies, once the…

Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the…

The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic…

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  • 18 Nov 2019
  • Speech

Capacity strengthening: the key to Africa’s sustainable development

Keynote speech by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, at the 8th African Population Conference in Entebbe, Uganda

Capacity strengthening: the key to Africa’s sustainable development

Keynote speech by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, at the 8th African Population Conference in Entebbe, Uganda

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  • 14 Nov 2019
  • Speech

Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Closing Ceremony

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the closing ceremony of the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25.

Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Closing Ceremony

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the closing ceremony of the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25.

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  • 12 Nov 2019
  • Speech

Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Welcoming Ceremony

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Welcoming Ceremony.

Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Welcoming Ceremony

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Welcoming Ceremony.

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  • 17 Oct 2019
  • Speech

Accelerating global action to fulfill the rights of Afro-descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the High-level Meeting on "Accelerating global action for the fulfilment of rights for Afro-descendant people in Latin America and the…

Accelerating global action to fulfill the rights of Afro-descendants in Latin…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the High-level Meeting on "Accelerating global action for the…

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  • 11 Oct 2019
  • Statement

GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl, 11 October Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the…

GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!

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  • 10 Oct 2019
  • Statement

World Mental Health Day

The mental health consequences of crisis and conflict are serious, yet often overlooked. Those caught in humanitarian emergencies suffer psychological trauma and invisible wounds as devastating and…

World Mental Health Day

The mental health consequences of crisis and conflict are serious, yet often overlooked. Those caught in humanitarian emergencies…

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  • 04 Oct 2019
  • Speech

The peoples’ movements: demographic change and women’s rights in the Caribbean

33rd Dr. Eric Williams Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

The peoples’ movements: demographic change and women’s rights in the Caribbean

33rd Dr. Eric Williams Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and…

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  • 05 Sep 2019
  • Speech

Statement of the Executive Director to the 2nd Regular Session of the Executive Board 2019

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the 2nd Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS 2019.

Statement of the Executive Director to the 2nd Regular Session of the Executive…

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the 2nd Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and…

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