- 17 Oct 2016
- Statement
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
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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…
Read story- 12 Aug 2016
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Young People and the Road to 2030
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates International Youth Day by reaffirming and recognizing the central role of young people in promoting the well-being of their families,…
Young People and the Road to 2030
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates International Youth Day by reaffirming and recognizing the central role of…
Read story- 08 Aug 2016
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UNFPA calls for increased support to protect safety, health, rights of South Sudan’s women, girls
Statement of the United Nations Population Fund in response to reports of increased sexual violence in South Sudan. As fighting in South Sudan continues, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is…
UNFPA calls for increased support to protect safety, health, rights of South…
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Read story- 11 Jul 2016
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Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world
The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time of increasing vulnerability and exclusion from rights and opportunities…
Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world
The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time…
Read story- 23 May 2016
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Accelerating efforts to save lives, protect rights and dignity and leave no one behind
Today, 23 May 2016, as world leaders gather for the World Humanitarian Summit, we jointly commit to intensify support to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive…
Accelerating efforts to save lives, protect rights and dignity and leave no one…
Today, 23 May 2016, as world leaders gather for the World Humanitarian Summit, we jointly commit to intensify support to ensure…
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