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  • 10 Dec 2014
  • Statement

Message of the Executive Director on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day

Today on International Human Rights Day, I applaud human rights defenders across the globe and everyone who participated in the 16 days of activism to end violence against women. Together, we must…

Message of the Executive Director on the Occasion of the International Human…

Today on International Human Rights Day, I applaud human rights defenders across the globe and everyone who participated in the…

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  • 28 Nov 2014
  • Statement

Universal Human Rights and Access - Key to Ending AIDS

Today, on World AIDS Day, I join every person around the world who believes the next generation should be free of HIV and AIDS. More than 30 years into the epidemic, we have moved beyond the early…

Universal Human Rights and Access - Key to Ending AIDS

Today, on World AIDS Day, I join every person around the world who believes the next generation should be free of HIV and AIDS.…

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  • 24 Nov 2014
  • Statement

Message of UNFPA Executive Director for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, let us mobilize for the 16 days of activism from now until Human Rights Day on 10 December. Join the global…

Message of UNFPA Executive Director for International Day for the Elimination…

As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, let us mobilize for the 16 days of…

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  • 18 Nov 2014
  • Speech

Statement of the Executive Director on The State of World Population 2014 report

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome to the launch of The State of World Population 2014, “The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents, Youth and the Transformation of the Future.”

Statement of the Executive Director on The State of World Population 2014 report

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome to the launch of The State of World Population 2014, “The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents,…

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  • 12 Nov 2014
  • Statement

Joint Statement on the tragic deaths and injuries sustained by women undergoing surgical contraception in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and Tewodros Melesse, Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), today…

Joint Statement on the tragic deaths and injuries sustained by women undergoing…

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  • 19 Oct 2014
  • Statement

UNFPA welcomes news of agreement on Chibok girls’ release

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes news of a ceasefire agreement that is expected to lead to the release of the more than 200 girls…

UNFPA welcomes news of agreement on Chibok girls’ release

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  • 10 Oct 2014
  • Statement

UNFPA statement on the Nobel Peace Prize announcement

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, warmly welcomes the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai, which acknowledges Malala’s struggle to promote the rights of young girls,…

UNFPA statement on the Nobel Peace Prize announcement

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  • 09 Oct 2014
  • Statement

Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence

The International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated annually on 11 October 2014. Today on the International Day of the Girl Child, I join every person around the world who believes that…

Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence

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  • 01 Oct 2014
  • Statement

Executive Director's Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons

On this 24th International Day of Older Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the worldwide celebration of longevity and acknowledges the contributions that older persons make to…

Executive Director's Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of…

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