Statements & Speeches

List view Grid view
  • 29 Aug 2023
  • Statement

Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for People of African Descent 2023

Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for People of African Descent 2023

Read story
  • 28 Aug 2023
  • Speech

Statement of the Executive Director to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board 2023

Statement of the Executive Director to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board 2023, 10:00 a.m. on 28 August 2023 in New York.

Statement of the Executive Director to the Second Regular Session of the…

Statement of the Executive Director to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board 2023, 10:00 a.m. on 28 August 2023 in…

Read story
  • 07 Aug 2023
  • Statement

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2023

Conflict and natural disasters are compounding the challenges and hardship faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian need. UNFPA continues…

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian…

Conflict and natural disasters are compounding the challenges and hardship faced by millions of people around the world, driving…

Read story
  • 04 Aug 2023
  • Speech

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African Philanthropy Conference

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African Philanthropy Conference

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African…

Keynote address by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 4th African Philanthropy Conference

Read story
  • 05 Jul 2023
  • Statement

World Population Day Statement 2023

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, in observance of World Population Day 2023 (11 July)

World Population Day Statement 2023

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, in observance of World Population Day 2023 (11 July)

Read story
  • 13 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2023

Sexual violence in conflict: a hidden crisis Conflict is on the rise. We see the images everywhere. Online and in the news. Sometimes even in our own communities. Soldiers with guns run in front of…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…

Sexual violence in conflict: a hidden crisis Conflict is on the rise. We see the images everywhere. Online and in the news.…

Read story
  • 12 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Opening Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress

Opening Ceremony Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress, Sunday, 11 June 2023.

Opening Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd…

Opening Ceremony Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial…

Read story
  • 08 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Statement of the Executive Director to the Annual Session of the Executive Board 2023

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, 8 June 2023.

Statement of the Executive Director to the Annual Session of the Executive…

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, 8 June 2023.

Read story
  • 02 Jun 2023
  • Speech

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It is clear. It does not end with the closing of this session. 

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second…

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It…

Read story

We use cookies and other identifiers to help improve your online experience. By using our website you agree to this, see our cookie policy

X