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  • 09 Apr 2007
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A World Fit for All Ages

It is important that we continue to move forward with the collective wisdom that population and development is about people of all ages and supporting them, throughout their life cycle, to improve…

A World Fit for All Ages

It is important that we continue to move forward with the collective wisdom that population and development is about people of…

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  • 02 Apr 2007
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Maternal Death is 'Tip of Iceberg', UNFPA Executive Director Warns

<p align="left">One woman dies every minute during pregnancy or childbirth, adding up to more than half a million dead women each year, said UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed…

Maternal Death is 'Tip of Iceberg', UNFPA Executive Director Warns

<p align="left">One woman dies every minute during pregnancy or childbirth, adding up to more than half a million…

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  • 08 Mar 2007
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Statement on the Occasion of International Women's Day

<p align="left">No matter where a girl is born, she should live free of discrimination and violence. Every girl and woman should enjoy equal opportunity and equal rights.</p>

Statement on the Occasion of International Women's Day

<p align="left">No matter where a girl is born, she should live free of discrimination and violence. Every girl…

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  • 26 Feb 2007
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Statement at the Commission on the Status of Women

<p align="left" class="bodytext">It is my pleasure to address the opening of this fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women, especially in the presence of…

Statement at the Commission on the Status of Women

<p align="left" class="bodytext">It is my pleasure to address the opening of this fifty-first session…

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  • 06 Feb 2007
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Statement on the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins people around the world in calling for an end to female genital mutilation or…

Statement on the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation

<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins people around…

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  • 18 Dec 2006
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Statement on the Occasion of International Migrants' Day

<p align="left">Today, as we commemorate International Migrants’ Day, we acknowledge the millions of brave men, women and children—an estimated 195 million worldwide, more than 3 per…

Statement on the Occasion of International Migrants' Day

<p align="left">Today, as we commemorate International Migrants’ Day, we acknowledge the millions of brave men,…

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  • 03 Dec 2006
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Statement on the International Day of Disabled Persons

<p align="left">Today on the International Day of Disabled Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, calls for action to protect their human rights.</p>

Statement on the International Day of Disabled Persons

<p align="left">Today on the International Day of Disabled Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund,…

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  • 01 Dec 2006
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Statement on World AIDS Day

<p align="left">Today on World AIDS Day, it is time to take stronger action to prevent new cases of HIV infection and meet the needs and protect the human rights of people living with…

Statement on World AIDS Day

<p align="left">Today on World AIDS Day, it is time to take stronger action to prevent new cases of HIV infection…

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  • 22 Nov 2006
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

<p align="left">Every woman and girl should live in a home where she is free from the threat of violence.</p>

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

<p align="left">Every woman and girl should live in a home where she is free from the threat of violence.</p…

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