- 09 Jun 2011
- Statement
Promoting the Role of Young People in HIV Response
<p>"We need to fully engage young people in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention programmes," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin…
Promoting the Role of Young People in HIV Response
<p>"We need to fully engage young people in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention…
Read story- 06 Jun 2011
- Statement
UNFPA: The Way Forward
<p>In his second speech to the Executive Board, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin outlined his preliminary vision for moving UNFPA forward.</p>
UNFPA: The Way Forward
<p>In his second speech to the Executive Board, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin outlined his preliminary vision for moving UNFPA…
Read story- 17 May 2011
- Statement
Migration and Youth: Harnessing Opportunities for Development
"To harness opportunities for development, the voices of young migrants must be heard so that policies and programmes can be developed to maximize the benefits of migration for those who migrate…
Migration and Youth: Harnessing Opportunities for Development
"To harness opportunities for development, the voices of young migrants must be heard so that policies and programmes can be…
Read story- 16 May 2011
- Statement
Keeping Focus on Adolescents
<p>"<span>Everyone understands in their heart that human rights violations of a young girl are a tragedy. What is not fully understood is that investing in young people, especially…
Keeping Focus on Adolescents
<p>"<span>Everyone understands in their heart that human rights violations of a young girl are a tragedy. What…
Read story- 13 May 2011
- Statement
Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed Countries
"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and improve countries’ prospects for sustainable development," stated Ms…
Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed…
"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and…
Read story- 05 May 2011
- Statement
Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies
The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that could have been easily prevented by a health worker with the right…
Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies
The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that…
Read story- 12 Apr 2011
- Statement
Putting Girls First
"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and promote their rights," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde…
Putting Girls First
"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and…
Read story- 11 Apr 2011
- Statement
Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development
<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to enjoy human rights and human dignity. Every person should have the…
Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development
<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to…
Read story- 11 Apr 2011
- Statement
Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning
"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health package is one of the most…
Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning
"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of…
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