- 05 Jun 2017
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Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the passing away of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson, issued the following statement on the passing away of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the…
Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the passing away of Dr…
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson, issued the following statement on the passing away…
Read story- 05 Jun 2017
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Statement by United Nations Secretary-General on the death of Babatunde Osotimehin
I am profoundly saddened by the sudden passing of my good colleague and friend, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. I offer sincere condolences to his family, to the staff of UNFPA, to the Government and…
Statement by United Nations Secretary-General on the death of Babatunde…
I am profoundly saddened by the sudden passing of my good colleague and friend, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. I offer sincere…
Read story- 23 May 2017
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Hope, healing, and dignity for all
Over the past year, I followed the total transformation of two women’s lives. Alice, from Malawi, was successfully treated for obstetric fistula at the age of 83, after living with this terrible and…
Hope, healing, and dignity for all
Over the past year, I followed the total transformation of two women’s lives. Alice, from Malawi, was successfully treated for…
Read story- 08 May 2017
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Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, on release of 82 Chibok girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York–We, at UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcome the recent release of 82 more Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram. We call for the urgent release of the remaining…
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the UN…
UNITED NATIONS, New York–We, at UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcome the recent release of 82 more Chibok girls…
Read story- 05 May 2017
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Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates the heroic and life-saving work that midwives do every day, often in very trying circumstances. Thanks to midwives, millions of women each year…
Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates the heroic and life-saving work that midwives do every day, often in very…
Read story- 04 Apr 2017
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Statement by UNFPA on U.S. Decision to Withhold Funding
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, regrets the decision by the United States to deny any future funding for its life-saving work the world over. This decision is based on the erroneous claim…
Statement by UNFPA on U.S. Decision to Withhold Funding
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, regrets the decision by the United States to deny any future funding for its life-…
Read story- 03 Apr 2017
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Statement of Executive Director to the Commission on Population and Development
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the 50th session of the Commission on Population and Development on changing population age structures and sustainable development.
Statement of Executive Director to the Commission on Population and Development
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the 50th session of the Commission on Population and…
Read story- 08 Mar 2017
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Universal access to sexual and reproductive health—the key to gender equality
Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is also vital to sustainable development, peace and…
Universal access to sexual and reproductive health—the key to gender equality
Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination…
Read story- 06 Feb 2017
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The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030
It irreparably damages girls’ bodies, inflicting excruciating pain. It causes extreme emotional trauma that can last a lifetime. It increases the risk of deadly complications during pregnancy,…
The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030
It irreparably damages girls’ bodies, inflicting excruciating pain. It causes extreme emotional trauma that can last a lifetime…
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