- 12 Aug 2014
- Opinion
#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face countless risks to her health and untold pain as a result of decisions…
#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face…
Read story- 12 Aug 2014
- Statement
International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the absence of illness, but complete physical, mental and social well-being.
International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the…
Read story- 23 Jul 2014
- Opinion
For a Better World for All
It is now 100 long days since the abduction of 276 girls from their school in Chibok in northern Nigeria shocked and outraged the world. While a few of the girls have managed to escape their captors…
For a Better World for All
It is now 100 long days since the abduction of 276 girls from their school in Chibok in northern Nigeria shocked and outraged the…
Read story- 09 Jul 2014
- Statement
Message for World Population Day
Today's 1.8 billion young people are a powerful force, individually and collectively. They are shaping social and economic realities, challenging norms and values and building the foundation of…
Message for World Population Day
Today's 1.8 billion young people are a powerful force, individually and collectively. They are shaping social and economic…
Read story- 25 Jun 2014
- Speech
Statement by the Executive Director to the Executive Board
UNITED NATIONS, Geneva – We remain committed to results and improving our accountability to our Member States, and most importantly, to those we serve. As you know, this is a crucial year. Member…
Statement by the Executive Director to the Executive Board
UNITED NATIONS, Geneva – We remain committed to results and improving our accountability to our Member States, and most…
Read story- 22 May 2014
- Statement
Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – The theme of this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, “Tracking Fistula – Transforming Lives,” reflects an important step forward in eradicating…
Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – The theme of this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, “Tracking Fistula –…
Read story- 19 May 2014
- Statement
Providing Support for the Chibok Girls and their Families
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York <span style="color: rgb(87, 83, 73); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-…
Providing Support for the Chibok Girls and their Families
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York <span style="color: rgb(87, 83, 73); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif…
Read story- 15 May 2014
- Statement
Statement on the International Day of Families
Twenty years ago, at the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development, the world community recognized that families, in their various forms, should be strengthened and enjoy…
Statement on the International Day of Families
Twenty years ago, at the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development, the world community recognized that…
Read story- 05 May 2014
- Statement
Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
<p>Globally, in the past two decades, maternal death has declined by nearly half. In the same period, skilled birth attendance has increased by 15 per cent, with two out of three deliveries…
Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
<p>Globally, in the past two decades, maternal death has declined by nearly half. In the same period, skilled birth…
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