- 14 Apr 2014
- Statement
Conclusions of the 2014 Commission on Population and Development
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the conclusions of the 47th session of the Commission on Population and Development, which reaffirmed the…
Conclusions of the 2014 Commission on Population and Development
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the conclusions of the 47th session of…
Read story- 09 Apr 2014
- Statement
Statement on the Philippines Supreme Court’s Decision on the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law
<p>UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the decision by the Philippines Supreme Court to uphold the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, which allows women…
Statement on the Philippines Supreme Court’s Decision on the Responsible…
<p>UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the decision by the Philippines Supreme Court to uphold the…
Read story- 07 Apr 2014
- Speech
Opening of 47th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
"The ICPD Programme of Action changed forever how we perceive population and development. It moved population policies and programmes from a focus on numbers to a focus on individuals – women…
Opening of 47th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
"The ICPD Programme of Action changed forever how we perceive population and development. It moved population policies and…
Read story- 04 Apr 2014
- Speech
Human Progress and Sustainability for All
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the High-Level Debate on ICPD Beyond 2014 on 4 April. In his speech he stressed that this is a crucial time in the evolution of the global…
Human Progress and Sustainability for All
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the High-Level Debate on ICPD Beyond 2014 on 4 April. In his speech…
Read story- 22 Mar 2014
- Statement
UNFPA Welcomes Outcome of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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UNFPA Welcomes Outcome of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of…
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Read story- 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…
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