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  • 13 May 2011
  • Statement

Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed Countries

"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and improve countries’ prospects for sustainable development," stated Ms…

Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed…

"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and…

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  • 05 May 2011
  • Statement

Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies

The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that could have been easily prevented by a health worker with the right…

Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies

The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that…

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  • 12 Apr 2011
  • Statement

Putting Girls First

"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and promote their rights," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde…

Putting Girls First

"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and…

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  • 11 Apr 2011
  • Statement

Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning

"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health package is one of the most…

Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning

"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of…

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  • 11 Apr 2011
  • Statement

Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development

<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to enjoy human rights and human dignity. Every person should have the…

Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development

<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to…

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  • 08 Mar 2011
  • Statement

It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women

"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to society," states UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin…

It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women

"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to…

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  • 25 Feb 2011
  • Statement

Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now

UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin spoke at a ministerial meeting, hosted by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force, during the 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Dr.…

Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now

UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin spoke at a ministerial meeting, hosted by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force,…

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  • 23 Feb 2011
  • Statement

Recognizing Nepal's Commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme),spoke at the launch Nepal's National Action Plan on women, peace and security. Ms. Mane congratulated Nepal and pledged that, to…

Recognizing Nepal's Commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme),spoke at the launch Nepal's National Action Plan on women,…

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  • 14 Feb 2011
  • Statement

Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances

<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at an expert meeting on Maximizing the Development Impact of Remittances, in Geneva, stating that "to maximize the…

Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances

<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at an expert meeting on Maximizing the Development…

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