- 10 Dec 2016
- Statement
Confronting discrimination and stigmatization to achieve universal access to reproductive health and rights
Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we recall its opening words: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. This principle is…
Confronting discrimination and stigmatization to achieve universal access to…
Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we recall its opening words: All human…
Read story- 01 Dec 2016
- Statement
HIV prevention goes beyond access to services – it’s about more inclusive societies
It is past time to get serious about HIV prevention. We cannot hope to end the AIDS epidemic when every day almost 6,000 people are infected with HIV.
HIV prevention goes beyond access to services – it’s about more inclusive…
It is past time to get serious about HIV prevention. We cannot hope to end the AIDS epidemic when every day almost 6,000 people…
Read story- 21 Nov 2016
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Empowering women and girls requires renewed efforts to end violence and harmful practices
This is 2016 and yet one in three women worldwide still experiences or has experienced some form of physical or sexual violence, usually perpetrated by someone she knows. Moreover, millions of women…
Empowering women and girls requires renewed efforts to end violence and harmful…
This is 2016 and yet one in three women worldwide still experiences or has experienced some form of physical or sexual violence,…
Read story- 18 Oct 2016
- Statement
Protection of Women and Girls in Mosul
I am deeply concerned about the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in Mosul, Iraq, and the heightened threat to the health and lives of pregnant women who may be cut off from life-saving…
Protection of Women and Girls in Mosul
I am deeply concerned about the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in Mosul, Iraq, and the heightened threat to the health…
Read story- 17 Oct 2016
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Access to quality sexual and reproductive health care can help end extreme poverty
To eradicate poverty – like any other goal to improve the human condition – we need to fully understand the world’s demographics. Poor countries with burgeoning youth populations may find it…
Access to quality sexual and reproductive health care can help end extreme…
To eradicate poverty – like any other goal to improve the human condition – we need to fully understand the world’s demographics…
Read story- 11 Oct 2016
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Making Girls Count in the Sustainable Development Goals Era
“Is anyone out there even thinking of improving our lives?” asks Susmita, a teenager from Odisha, India. Susmita has never gone to school. She tends the few animals her family owns and attends to…
Making Girls Count in the Sustainable Development Goals Era
“Is anyone out there even thinking of improving our lives?” asks Susmita, a teenager from Odisha, India. Susmita has never…
Read story- 01 Oct 2016
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The Transformative Force of Population Ageing
Population ageing – one of the most significant trends of the 21st century – represents both a cause for celebration and a challenge. To ensure that everyone’s well-being is enhanced through this…
The Transformative Force of Population Ageing
Population ageing – one of the most significant trends of the 21st century – represents both a cause for celebration and a…
Read story- 19 Sep 2016
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Statement of Executive Director on addressing drivers of migration
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to Roundtable 2 - "Addressing drivers of migration, particularly large movements, and highlighting the positive contributions of…
Statement of Executive Director on addressing drivers of migration
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to Roundtable 2 - "Addressing drivers of migration,…
Read story- 19 Aug 2016
- Statement
Uniting as one humanity
This World Humanitarian Day, we call for global solidarity and stand together with everyone affected by crisis. We unite as one humanity.
Uniting as one humanity
This World Humanitarian Day, we call for global solidarity and stand together with everyone affected by crisis. We unite as one…
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