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  • 06 Feb 2024
  • Statement

Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation

NEW YORK, 6 February 2024 – “Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we reaffirm our dedication to the girls and women who have been subjected to this grave…

Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital…

NEW YORK, 6 February 2024 – “Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we reaffirm our…

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  • 06 Feb 2024
  • Speech

Speech by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Black Feminism Forum

Keynote Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Black Feminism Forum in Bridgetown,Barbados.

Speech by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Black Feminism Forum

Keynote Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Black Feminism Forum in Bridgetown,Barbados.

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  • 01 Feb 2024
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Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA at the First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS

Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Executive Board, Dear colleagues, dear friends, Happy new year! May 2024 be filled with health, hope, and, above all, peace – peace in our homes, in…

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA at the First Regular…

Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Executive Board, Dear colleagues, dear friends, Happy new year! May 2024 be…

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  • 31 Jan 2024
  • Statement

We cannot abandon the people of Gaza

NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 30 January 2024 – The allegations of involvement of several UNRWA staff in the heinous attacks on Israel on 7 October are horrifying. As the Secretary-General has said, any UN…

We cannot abandon the people of Gaza

NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 30 January 2024 – The allegations of involvement of several UNRWA staff in the heinous attacks on Israel on…

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  • 20 Jan 2024
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UNFPA calls for scale-up of humanitarian aid and improved access to sexual and reproductive health care for the women and girls of Gaza

After more than 100 days of conflict, Gaza is unrecognizable. The numbers tell a shocking story, with an unprecedented 2.2 million people in need of aid, and 1.9 million people displaced. Over 24,000…

UNFPA calls for scale-up of humanitarian aid and improved access to sexual and…

After more than 100 days of conflict, Gaza is unrecognizable. The numbers tell a shocking story, with an unprecedented 2.2…

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  • 12 Jan 2024
  • Statement

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, One in five people in the Central Sahel needs humanitarian aid: Now is the time to turn words into action

NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 12 January 2024 – The crises gripping the Central Sahel are exacerbating humanitarian and protection needs and threatening to reverse development gains. In 2024, some 17…

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, One in five…

NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 12 January 2024 – The crises gripping the Central Sahel are exacerbating humanitarian and protection needs…

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  • 22 Dec 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

As we reflect on the challenging year that has passed, we are reminded of the peace that is missing in our world – the fervent wish of the millions of women and girls UNFPA serves. In 2023, conflicts…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

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  • 09 Dec 2023
  • Statement

Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to humanity still speaks to us today, louder than ever, calling for dignity…

Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to…

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  • 01 Dec 2023
  • Statement

All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to bodily autonomy

Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The International Day for Persons with Disabilities is a moment to recognize the…

All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to…

Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The…

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