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  • 19 Aug 2024
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Open Letter to the Member States of the UN General Assembly, on behalf of the IASC Principals

This World Humanitarian Day, our staff and volunteers around the world will stand in solidarity to spotlight the horrifying toll of armed conflicts on their colleagues and on all civilians,…

Open Letter to the Member States of the UN General Assembly, on behalf of the…

This World Humanitarian Day, our staff and volunteers around the world will stand in solidarity to spotlight the horrifying toll…

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  • 15 Jul 2024
  • Statement

The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s rights

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous…

The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s…

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General,…

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  • 11 Jul 2024
  • Statement

Joint statement by UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS and UN Women calling for sexual and reproductive health and rights for all

In April, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, governments renewed their commitment and determination to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the 1994 International…

Joint statement by UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS and UN Women calling for sexual…

In April, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, governments renewed their commitment and determination to accelerate…

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  • 11 Jul 2024
  • Statement

To leave no one behind, count everyone

For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their diversity. To end inequality, to find and grow peace and prosperity, to weave more threads of…

To leave no one behind, count everyone

For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their diversity. To end…

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  • 27 Jun 2024
  • Speech

Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology Shaping an Equitable Future for All

I welcome you to the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology. UNFPA is very pleased to facilitate –in partnership with our co-Chairs, the Government of the Bahamas and the Government of Luxembourg. Over…

Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the ICPD30…

I welcome you to the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology. UNFPA is very pleased to facilitate –in partnership with our co-Chairs…

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  • 19 Jun 2024
  • Speech

10th International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and dear friends, I greet you in peace – the fervent wish of women and girls everywhere in the world. Calls to stop the bombs echo around the…

10th International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and dear friends, I greet you in peace – the fervent wish of women and girls…

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  • 18 Jun 2024
  • Statement

Hearing and healing survivors of sexual violence is essential to lasting peace

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

Hearing and healing survivors of sexual violence is essential to lasting peace

Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in…

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  • 11 Jun 2024
  • Speech

Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza

I greet you in Peace – what the people of Gaza, this region and the world so desperately need, is Peace. 

Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza

I greet you in Peace – what the people of Gaza, this region and the world so desperately need, is Peace. 

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  • 05 Jun 2024
  • Speech

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA at the Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS

Good morning. Buenos dias. We’ve prepared a video showing you some of the energy and excitement of the first two ICPD30 Global Dialogues, the youth dialogue in Benin and the demographic diversity…

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA at the Annual Session…

Good morning. Buenos dias. We’ve prepared a video showing you some of the energy and excitement of the first two ICPD30 Global…

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