- 05 May 2009
- Statement
International Day of the Midwife
The presence of a midwife at birth can mean the difference between life and death. <p> <span>Having a skilled professional at birth protects the life of the mother and the child by…
International Day of the Midwife
The presence of a midwife at birth can mean the difference between life and death. <p> <span>Having a skilled…
Read story- 01 May 2009
- Press Release
Meeting the Reproductive Health Needs of Myanmar’s Cyclone Survivors
<p> <b>YANGON</b> — In the year since <span>Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, thousands of women affected by the deadly storm have benefited from reproductive health services…
Meeting the Reproductive Health Needs of Myanmar’s Cyclone Survivors
<p> <b>YANGON</b> — In the year since <span>Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, thousands of women affected by…
Read story- 22 Apr 2009
- Press Release
UNFPA Assists Displaced Persons in Sri Lanka
<p> <b>COLOMBO</b> — Women and girls uprooted by the conflict in northern Sri Lanka need assistance to maintain their health and dignity, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund,…
UNFPA Assists Displaced Persons in Sri Lanka
<p> <b>COLOMBO</b> — Women and girls uprooted by the conflict in northern Sri Lanka need assistance to maintain…
Read story- 08 Apr 2009
- Press Release
New Survey Highlights Urgent Need to Address Pregnant Women's Health in the Gaza Strip
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New Survey Highlights Urgent Need to Address Pregnant Women's Health in…
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Read story- 07 Apr 2009
- Statement
Advancing the ICPD Agenda: Statement to the UN Commission on Population and Development
<p>The Commission on Population and Development reaffirmed the centrality of the ICPD Programme of Action and Key Actions to the achievement of internationally agreed development goals,…
Advancing the ICPD Agenda: Statement to the UN Commission on Population and…
<p>The Commission on Population and Development reaffirmed the centrality of the ICPD Programme of Action and Key Actions…
Read story- 06 Apr 2009
- Press Release
$64.7 Billion Needed for Population Programmes to Curb Poverty
<p>UNITED NATIONS—Investments of $64.7 billion are needed in 2010 for population programmes that are essential to reduce poverty, promote development and curtail maternal death, according to a…
$64.7 Billion Needed for Population Programmes to Curb Poverty
<p>UNITED NATIONS—Investments of $64.7 billion are needed in 2010 for population programmes that are essential to reduce…
Read story- 02 Apr 2009
- Press Release
Redefining What It Means to be a Man
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — “We need to redefine what it means to be a man, reinforce zero tolerance of gender-based violence, and make sexual and reproductive health services more relevant and…
Redefining What It Means to be a Man
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — “We need to redefine what it means to be a man, reinforce zero tolerance of gender-based…
Read story- 31 Mar 2009
- Press Release
Population Programmes Crucial for Eradicating Our Poverty, Poor Countries Say
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The world’s developing countries told a United Nations meeting here on Monday, “the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action is crucial for the eradication of…
Population Programmes Crucial for Eradicating Our Poverty, Poor Countries Say
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The world’s developing countries told a United Nations meeting here on Monday, “the…
Read story- 30 Mar 2009
- Statement
ICPD @ 15: Putting People First
<p>As we meet, the world is seized with crisis. In a few days, leaders of the G-20 countries, representing <span>80 per cent of the world’s output, will meet in London. They will meet…
ICPD @ 15: Putting People First
<p>As we meet, the world is seized with crisis. In a few days, leaders of the G-20 countries, representing <span>80…
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