Statements & Speeches

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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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  • 01 Oct 2018
  • Statement

Celebrate our older rights champions!

Executive Director Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons - 1 October 2018

Celebrate our older rights champions!

Executive Director Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons - 1 October 2018

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  • 04 Sep 2018
  • Statement

Message by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Executive Board

This is an important moment for UNFPA. Next year we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development, ICPD. The regional review process is already…

Message by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Executive Board

This is an important moment for UNFPA. Next year we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on…

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  • 19 Aug 2018
  • Statement

Urgent Efforts Needed to Protect Women and Girls in Crises

Women and girls uprooted by war or disaster are at heightened risk of rape, exploitation and abuse. Yet reaching a refugee camp or other places where humanitarian services are available does not…

Urgent Efforts Needed to Protect Women and Girls in Crises

Women and girls uprooted by war or disaster are at heightened risk of rape, exploitation and abuse. Yet reaching a refugee camp…

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  • 18 Aug 2018
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan

As United Nations Secretary-General, he stood up for the rights, health and dignity of women and girls.

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

As United Nations Secretary-General, he stood up for the rights, health and dignity of women and girls.

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  • 10 Aug 2018
  • Statement

Let’s put young people at the centre

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Youth Day 2018 — We want to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and make good on our pledge to leave no one behind. We…

Let’s put young people at the centre

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Youth Day 2018 — We want to achieve the Sustainable…

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  • 07 Aug 2018
  • Speech

Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Third Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean in Lima, Peru.

Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the…

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Third Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin…

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  • 24 Jul 2018
  • Speech

Global Disability Summit Spotlight session: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Should a disabled young woman or man be able to enjoy safe sexuality and keep well and healthy?

Global Disability Summit Spotlight session: Sexual and Reproductive Health and…

Should a disabled young woman or man be able to enjoy safe sexuality and keep well and healthy?

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