- 08 Mar 2014
- Opinion
The Way Forward for Gender Equality
We all remember when the headlines, nearly half a century ago, warned of an imminent population explosion. Governments were scrambling to find the solution and their answer was to limit population…
The Way Forward for Gender Equality
We all remember when the headlines, nearly half a century ago, warned of an imminent population explosion. Governments were…
Read story- 06 Mar 2014
- Statement
International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All
<p>As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many, the ability to live a healthy, productive…
International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All
<p>As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also…
Read story- 06 Feb 2014
- Statement
Statement by the Executive Director for the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York -- UNFPA Executive Director, Babatunde Osotimehin, addressed the morning session of the 5th meeting of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals.</p…
Statement by the Executive Director for the Open Working Group on Sustainable…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York -- UNFPA Executive Director, Babatunde Osotimehin, addressed the morning session of the 5th…
Read story- 05 Feb 2014
- Statement
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
<p>Millions of girls around the world are still threatened by genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), despite a century of efforts to put an end to it. In the 29 countries in Africa and the Middle…
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
<p>Millions of girls around the world are still threatened by genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), despite a century of…
Read story- 29 Jan 2014
- Speech
Statement by the Executive Director to the Executive Board
<p>In his statement to the Executive Board, Dr. Osotimehin laid out the priorities for UNFPA in the year ahead. Topics discussed in his statment include the ICPD beyond 2014 and MDG post 2015…
Statement by the Executive Director to the Executive Board
<p>In his statement to the Executive Board, Dr. Osotimehin laid out the priorities for UNFPA in the year ahead. Topics…
Read story- 06 Dec 2013
- Statement
The Pathway to Human-Centred Development – Human Rights Day 2013
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights, which sparked a renewed effort to promote and protect for all people all human rights under the vision that these…
The Pathway to Human-Centred Development – Human Rights Day 2013
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights, which sparked a renewed effort to promote…
Read story- 05 Dec 2013
- Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela
<p>It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of former South African President and anti-apartheid stalwart, Nelson Mandela. The world has lost a true statesman, a leader and a…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the death of…
<p>It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of former South African President and anti-apartheid stalwart,…
Read story- 01 Dec 2013
- Statement
Zeroing in on the Needs of Women and Young People – World AIDS Day 2013
Today, as we mark World AIDS Day, we can point to significant progress in the global response to the epidemic on the road to reaching the goals of zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero…
Zeroing in on the Needs of Women and Young People – World AIDS Day 2013
Today, as we mark World AIDS Day, we can point to significant progress in the global response to the epidemic on the road to…
Read story- 25 Nov 2013
- Statement
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious threat to their health and well-being.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious…
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