- 07 Apr 2006
- Statement
Shortage of Midwives Should be Tackled Urgently, Says UNFPA for World Health Day
<p align="left">Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the World Health Organization in commemorating World Health Day by honouring the global health workforce.</p…
Shortage of Midwives Should be Tackled Urgently, Says UNFPA for World Health Day
<p align="left">Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the World Health Organization in…
Read story- 03 Apr 2006
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International Migration: Human Rights and Dialogue
Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to address the opening of this thirty-ninth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).
International Migration: Human Rights and Dialogue
Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to address the opening of this thirty-…
Read story- 27 Mar 2006
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Opening Remarks to the Global Consultation on the Rights of People Living with HIV to Sexual and Reproductive Health
<p align="left">Hello from New York. First of all let me welcome you to this Global Consultation on the Rights of People Living with HIV to Sexual and Reproductive Health.</p>
Opening Remarks to the Global Consultation on the Rights of People Living with…
<p align="left">Hello from New York. First of all let me welcome you to this Global Consultation on the Rights of…
Read story- 14 Mar 2006
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Launch of the report, "Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection Strategies for Displaced Women and Girls"
<p align="left">I would like to thank Carolyn for inviting me this morning and I would like to commend the Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children for issuing this very…
Launch of the report, "Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection…
<p align="left">I would like to thank Carolyn for inviting me this morning and I would like to commend the Women’…
Read story- 08 Mar 2006
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International Women's Day
<p align="left">Today, on International Women’s Day, I join others in paying tribute to women.</p>
International Women's Day
<p align="left">Today, on International Women’s Day, I join others in paying tribute to women.</p>
Read story- 01 Mar 2006
- Statement
Statement on the Commission on the Status of Women
<p>It is my honour to deliver a statement to this historic 50th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.</p>
Statement on the Commission on the Status of Women
<p>It is my honour to deliver a statement to this historic 50th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.</p>
Read story- 06 Feb 2006
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Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Today, during the next 24 hours, an estimated 6,000 girls will undergo the practice of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C).</p>
Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Female Genital…
<p>Today, during the next 24 hours, an estimated 6,000 girls will undergo the practice of female genital mutilation or…
Read story- 01 Dec 2005
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World AIDS Day
<p class="bodytext">Today on World AIDS Day, it is time to pay tribute to the millions of individuals all over the world who have stood up and spoken honestly and openly about HIV/…
World AIDS Day
<p class="bodytext">Today on World AIDS Day, it is time to pay tribute to the millions of individuals all over…
Read story- 25 Nov 2005
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
<p>As the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is time to remind ourselves, as world leaders agreed at the 2005 World Summit, that progress…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
<p>As the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is time to remind…
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