Statements & Speeches

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  • 09 Apr 2018
  • Speech

Statement of the Executive Director to the Commission on Population and Development

Opening statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the 51st session of the Commission on Population and Development on sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration.

Statement of the Executive Director to the Commission on Population and…

Opening statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the 51st session of the Commission on Population and…

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  • 21 Mar 2018
  • Statement

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem welcomes release of girls abducted from Dapchi, Nigeria

I am happy to learn of today’s release of some of the girls who had been abducted by insurgents in Dapchi, Nigeria. Like their families and community, I am deeply concerned about their physical and…

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem welcomes release of girls abducted…

I am happy to learn of today’s release of some of the girls who had been abducted by insurgents in Dapchi, Nigeria. Like their…

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  • 13 Mar 2018
  • Statement

Actions and commitments by UNFPA on sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. This policy is strictly enforced.

Actions and commitments by UNFPA on sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. This policy is…

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  • 12 Mar 2018
  • Statement

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 second consecutive year.…

Statement on the United States Decision to Again Withhold Funding from UNFPA

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  • 08 Mar 2018
  • Statement

Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world

The economic inequalities plaguing much of the world today are reinforced by many other forms of inequality, including inequalities in sexual and reproductive health. More than 200 million women—many…

Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world

The economic inequalities plaguing much of the world today are reinforced by many other forms of inequality, including…

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  • 05 Mar 2018
  • Speech

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Graduation Ceremony

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2018 Graduation Ceremony of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship, the School’s…

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Graduation Ceremony

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2018 Graduation Ceremony of the London School of Hygiene and…

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  • 01 Mar 2018
  • Statement

UNFPA’s statement on recent media stories about aid delivery in Syria

UNFPA notes the recent news stories on possible sexual exploitation and abuse in the distribution of humanitarian aid inside Syria. UNFPA underscores that it has zero tolerance for any form of abuse…

UNFPA’s statement on recent media stories about aid delivery in Syria

UNFPA notes the recent news stories on possible sexual exploitation and abuse in the distribution of humanitarian aid inside…

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  • 21 Feb 2018
  • Statement

UNFPA Condemns Attacks on Health Facilities and Personnel in Syria

Statement of Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, in response to Escalation of Violence in Syria

UNFPA Condemns Attacks on Health Facilities and Personnel in Syria

Statement of Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, in response to Escalation of Violence in…

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  • 06 Feb 2018
  • Statement

A race against trends

Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice that inflicts lasting emotional harm and preys on the…

A race against trends

Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death.…

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