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  • 01 Aug 2011
  • Opinion

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin: Man Up!

<p>In this Huffington Post column, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Osotimehin Babatunde called upon fellow men to man up!  "Being a real man means saying no to gender-based violence and…

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin: Man Up!

<p>In this Huffington Post column, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Osotimehin Babatunde called upon fellow men to man up! …

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  • 26 Jul 2011
  • Statement

Reconfirming Commitment to Young People

<p> </p> <p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at UN High Level Meeting on Youth dialogue between young leaders and policy decision makers. In…

Reconfirming Commitment to Young People

<p> </p> <p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at UN High Level Meeting…

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  • 12 Jul 2011
  • Statement

Investing in Young Women’s Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights

Under the theme, “Women Creating a Safe World,” participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Zurich for the International Women’s Summit organized by the World YWCA.  Delivering a keynote…

Investing in Young Women’s Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health and…

Under the theme, “Women Creating a Safe World,” participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Zurich for the…

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  • 11 Jul 2011
  • Statement

Youth and Adolescents in a World of 7 Billion

<p>This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion. This milestone represents a challenge, an opportunity and a call to action.</p>

Youth and Adolescents in a World of 7 Billion

<p>This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion. This milestone represents a challenge, an opportunity…

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  • 23 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Upholding the Rights of Widows

<p>At a conference, hosted by the Government of Gabon and UN Women. for the first International Widow’s Day, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Purnima Mane called upon governments, UN Agencies…

Upholding the Rights of Widows

<p>At a conference, hosted by the Government of Gabon and UN Women. for the first International Widow’s Day, UNFPA Deputy…

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  • 22 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Access for All: Supplying a New Decade for Reproductive Health

<p>In his speech delivered in Addis, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin talked about UNFPA’s Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security.</p>

Access for All: Supplying a New Decade for Reproductive Health

<p>In his speech delivered in Addis, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin talked about UNFPA’s Global Programme to enhance Reproductive…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>Today we are launching the <i>State of the World’s Midwifery 2011</i>, the first report of its kind since 1976. The report is based on surveys in 58 developing countries which…

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>Today we are launching the <i>State of the World’s Midwifery 2011</i>, the first report of its kind since…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Stories of Midwives, White Ribbon Alliance

<p>The Stories of Midwives that UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance have gathered give us a snapshot of the critical work that midwives do all over the world.</p>

Stories of Midwives, White Ribbon Alliance

<p>The Stories of Midwives that UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance have gathered give us a snapshot of the critical work that…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.</p>

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.…

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