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  • 05 Jul 2023
  • Statement

World Population Day Statement 2023

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, in observance of World Population Day 2023 (11 July)

World Population Day Statement 2023

Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director, in observance of World Population Day 2023 (11 July)

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  • 13 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2023

Sexual violence in conflict: a hidden crisis Conflict is on the rise. We see the images everywhere. Online and in the news. Sometimes even in our own communities. Soldiers with guns run in front of…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…

Sexual violence in conflict: a hidden crisis Conflict is on the rise. We see the images everywhere. Online and in the news.…

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  • 12 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Opening Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress

Opening Ceremony Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress, Sunday, 11 June 2023.

Opening Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd…

Opening Ceremony Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial…

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  • 08 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Statement of the Executive Director to the Annual Session of the Executive Board 2023

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, 8 June 2023.

Statement of the Executive Director to the Annual Session of the Executive…

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, 8 June 2023.

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  • 02 Jun 2023
  • Speech

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It is clear. It does not end with the closing of this session. 

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second…

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It…

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  • 17 May 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Sexual Violence in Sudan

UNFPA has received reports of horrific sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan. Using rape and other forms of sexual assault to terrorize and destabilize communities is an egregious violation of…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Sexual Violence in…

UNFPA has received reports of horrific sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan. Using rape and other forms of sexual assault to…

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  • 05 May 2023
  • Statement

Continued attacks on health facilities in Sudan deprive women of reproductive health care

UNFPA condemns the attack on a maternity hospital in Khartoum yesterday, which underscores the horrific toll the fighting is exacting on Sudan’s women and families.

Continued attacks on health facilities in Sudan deprive women of reproductive…

UNFPA condemns the attack on a maternity hospital in Khartoum yesterday, which underscores the horrific toll the fighting is…

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  • 01 May 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and newborn babies.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…

Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and…

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  • 19 Apr 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the global launch of State of World Population 2023

World population is radically re-ordering itself.   In November, the human family surpassed 8 billion people – the largest population the world has ever known. At the same time, the global average…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the global launch of…

World population is radically re-ordering itself.   In November, the human family surpassed 8 billion people – the largest…

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