- 19 Aug 2019
- Statement
Women humanitarians protect human rights, dignity and give hope to others
As we mark World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA salutes those who respond to crises around the world. This year, we call attention to the courage and commitment of women humanitarians who assist people…
Women humanitarians protect human rights, dignity and give hope to others
As we mark World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA salutes those who respond to crises around the world. This year, we call attention to…
Read story- 12 Aug 2019
- Statement
My Body, My Life, My World! – a brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation
From their communities to their capital cities, young people everywhere are demanding their rights, as affirmed 25 years ago at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in…
My Body, My Life, My World! – a brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation
From their communities to their capital cities, young people everywhere are demanding their rights, as affirmed 25 years ago at…
Read story- 30 Jul 2019
- Statement
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Trafficking in persons exploits the most vulnerable among us, those often already disadvantaged and marginalized, including refugees and migrants. No country is immune. More than 70 percent of human…
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Read story- 16 Jul 2019
- Speech
Africa Ministerial Luncheon during High-Level Political Forum
Statement by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem in the margins of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Africa Ministerial Luncheon during High-Level Political Forum
Statement by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem in the margins of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Read story- 16 Jul 2019
- Speech
25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Plenary Commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population…
25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Plenary Commemoration…
Read story- 15 Jul 2019
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Statement on the United States Decision to Again Withhold Funding from UNFPA
UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, notes with regret the determination by the United States of America to withhold funds from UNFPA for the third consecutive year.…
Statement on the United States Decision to Again Withhold Funding from UNFPA
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Read story- 11 Jul 2019
- Statement
Want to improve women’s lives and countries’ prospects for prosperity? Expand contraceptive choice. Her life. Her choice. Our future.
Women have a right to make their own decisions about whether, when and how often to become pregnant. That right was reaffirmed in 1994 in Cairo at the landmark International Conference on Population…
Want to improve women’s lives and countries’ prospects for prosperity? Expand…
Women have a right to make their own decisions about whether, when and how often to become pregnant. That right was reaffirmed in…
Read story- 11 Jul 2019
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The Secretary-General's Message on World Population Day
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the world’s blueprint for a better future for all on a healthy planet. On World Population Day, we recognize that this mission is closely interrelated…
The Secretary-General's Message on World Population Day
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the world’s blueprint for a better future for all on a healthy planet. On World…
Read story- 06 Jul 2019
- Speech
Celebration of 50th Anniversary of UNFPA and ICPD25 on eve of 12th Extraordinary Session of the African Union
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of UNFPA and ICPD25 on the eve of the 12th Extraordinary Session of the African Union on the African…
Celebration of 50th Anniversary of UNFPA and ICPD25 on eve of 12th…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of UNFPA and ICPD25 on the eve…
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