- 06 Feb 2010
- Statement
International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Progress has been made in recent years in reducing the incidence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), largely because communities and families are taking action and calling for…
International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Progress has been made in recent years in reducing the incidence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C),…
Read story- 20 Jan 2010
- Statement
Statement of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Normally I begin the first regular session by wishing all of you a Happy New Year. But this year, while I wish you all the best, I would like to begin by extending solidarity, compassion and…
Statement of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive…
<p>Normally I begin the first regular session by wishing all of you a Happy New Year. But this year, while I wish you all…
Read story- 10 Dec 2009
- Statement
Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award Acceptance Speech
<p>I accept this Louis B. Sohn Award with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and responsibility. I am deeply honoured to be selected as the first United Nations official to receive this…
Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award Acceptance Speech
<p>I accept this Louis B. Sohn Award with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and responsibility. I am deeply honoured to…
Read story- 03 Dec 2009
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Address to Seminar on Violence against Women
<p>Last week I attended the commemorations at UN headquarters for the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women. At the commemoration, Secretary-General BAN Ki-moon launched a…
Address to Seminar on Violence against Women
<p>Last week I attended the commemorations at UN headquarters for the International Day of Elimination of Violence against…
Read story- 02 Dec 2009
- Statement
Promoting Maternal Health and Empowerment of Women in Diverse Cultural and Religious Settings
<p>We can accomplish so much more when we join hands and work together, respecting each other’s mandate and reaching common ground. UNFPA’s <i>State of Population Report</i> for…
Promoting Maternal Health and Empowerment of Women in Diverse Cultural and…
<p>We can accomplish so much more when we join hands and work together, respecting each other’s mandate and reaching common…
Read story- 01 Dec 2009
- Statement
World AIDS Day: Universal Access and Human Rights
<p>Today on World AIDS Day we extend solidarity to all people who are living with HIV and AIDS so they can live free of stigma and discrimination. And we remember and pay tribute to those who…
World AIDS Day: Universal Access and Human Rights
<p>Today on World AIDS Day we extend solidarity to all people who are living with HIV and AIDS so they can live free of…
Read story- 01 Dec 2009
- Statement
Where next for Family Planning?
<p>I will make a few remarks on the topic “Where next for Family Planning?” the title of a recent Lancet article by Davidson R. Gwatkin of the Results for Development Institute, Washington, D.C…
Where next for Family Planning?
<p>I will make a few remarks on the topic “Where next for Family Planning?” the title of a recent Lancet article by…
Read story- 25 Nov 2009
- Statement
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p>Every day, women and girls are subject to domestic violence, exploitation, sexual violence, trafficking, honour crimes, harmful traditional practices, such as bride burning and early…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p>Every day, women and girls are subject to domestic violence, exploitation, sexual violence, trafficking, honour crimes,…
Read story- 13 Nov 2009
- Statement
Promoting the Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Equity in Diverse Cultural and Religious Settings
<p>"Today I will talk about expanding engagement and partnership at the community level in service delivery of sexual and reproductive health programmes by Faith-Based Organizations,…
Promoting the Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Equity in…
<p>"Today I will talk about expanding engagement and partnership at the community level in service delivery of sexual…
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