- 08 Mar 2011
- Statement
It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women
"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to society," states UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin…
It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women
"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to…
Read story- 25 Feb 2011
- Statement
Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now
UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin spoke at a ministerial meeting, hosted by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force, during the 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Dr.…
Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now
UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin spoke at a ministerial meeting, hosted by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force,…
Read story- 23 Feb 2011
- Statement
Recognizing Nepal's Commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme),spoke at the launch Nepal's National Action Plan on women, peace and security. Ms. Mane congratulated Nepal and pledged that, to…
Recognizing Nepal's Commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme),spoke at the launch Nepal's National Action Plan on women,…
Read story- 14 Feb 2011
- Statement
Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances
<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at an expert meeting on Maximizing the Development Impact of Remittances, in Geneva, stating that "to maximize the…
Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances
<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at an expert meeting on Maximizing the Development…
Read story- 06 Feb 2011
- Statement
International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C
<p>All girls deserve to grow up free from harmful practices that endanger their health and well-being.</p>
International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C
<p>All girls deserve to grow up free from harmful practices that endanger their health and well-being.</p>
Read story- 04 Feb 2011
- Statement
Working Together for Gender Equality
<p>Remarks of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehim at the Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards<br/> of UNDP/UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP: "Mainstreaming gender…
Working Together for Gender Equality
<p>Remarks of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehim at the Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards<br/…
Read story- 04 Feb 2011
- Statement
Addressing Inequities
<p>Remarks of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the Executive Board Joint Session on Equity on 4 February 2011.</p>
Addressing Inequities
<p>Remarks of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the Executive Board Joint Session on Equity on 4 February 2011.</p>
Read story- 01 Feb 2011
- Statement
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the Executive Board for the first time as the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund.</p>
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA…
<p>Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the Executive Board for the first time as the Executive Director of the United…
Read story- 01 Dec 2010
- Statement
World AIDS Day 2010: Universal Access and Human Rights
<p>In her message on World AIDS Day 2010, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid welcomes the good news from UNAIDS showing that the epidemic is changing course: "We now have more…
World AIDS Day 2010: Universal Access and Human Rights
<p>In her message on World AIDS Day 2010, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid welcomes the good news from UNAIDS…
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