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  • 07 Dec 2018
  • Speech

Annual High-Level Pledging Conference for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the annual High-Level Pledging Conference for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund.

Annual High-Level Pledging Conference for the United Nations Central Emergency…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the annual High-Level Pledging Conference for the United Nations Central…

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  • 03 Dec 2018
  • Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

More than 1 billion people live with a disability, and nearly 200 million are between the ages of 10 and 24. Yet young people with disabilities are often invisible in statistics, excluded from…

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

More than 1 billion people live with a disability, and nearly 200 million are between the ages of 10 and 24. Yet young people…

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  • 03 Dec 2018
  • Statement

Statement on the situation in Bentiu, South Sudan

In the past 12 days, more than 150 women and girls have sought assistance after suffering sexual violence, including rape, near Bentiu in South Sudan. We echo the statement of the Secretary-General’s…

Statement on the situation in Bentiu, South Sudan

In the past 12 days, more than 150 women and girls have sought assistance after suffering sexual violence, including rape, near…

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  • 01 Dec 2018
  • Statement

World AIDS Day 2018

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2018

World AIDS Day 2018

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2018

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  • 25 Nov 2018
  • Statement

Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

To commemorate this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign is calling upon us to stand in solidarity with survivors and…

Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…

To commemorate this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Secretary-General’s UNiTE…

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  • 30 Oct 2018
  • Speech

Arab Regional Conference on Population and Development

Opening remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, at the Arab Regional Conference on Population and Development in Beirut, Lebanon.

Arab Regional Conference on Population and Development

Opening remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, at the Arab Regional Conference on Population and Development in…

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  • 11 Oct 2018
  • Statement

A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!

We believe in the power of girls to change this world for the better. Let’s give them the chance.

A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!

We believe in the power of girls to change this world for the better. Let’s give them the chance.

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  • 10 Oct 2018
  • Statement

Let’s talk about mental health – and let’s act!

Today on World Mental Health Day, UNFPA calls for strengthened action to provide services for the mental health of young people.

Let’s talk about mental health – and let’s act!

Today on World Mental Health Day, UNFPA calls for strengthened action to provide services for the mental health of young people.

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  • 05 Oct 2018
  • Statement

2018 Nobel Prize for Peace to Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad

I congratulate Nobel Peace Prize recipients Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their remarkable efforts to stop rape and other forms of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to help survivors.

2018 Nobel Prize for Peace to Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad

I congratulate Nobel Peace Prize recipients Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their remarkable efforts to stop rape and other…

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