- 26 Mar 2009
- Statement
World Health Day message
<p>Today, on World Health Day, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the World Health Organization in drawing attention to the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health…
World Health Day message
<p>Today, on World Health Day, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the World Health Organization in drawing…
Read story- 25 Mar 2009
- Statement
UNFPA Responds to the US State Department’s Resumption of Contributions to UNFPA
<p>Following the announcement by the US Department of State, on 24 March 2009, that it will contribute about $50 million to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, in 2009, Ms. Thoraya Ahmed…
UNFPA Responds to the US State Department’s Resumption of Contributions to UNFPA
<p>Following the announcement by the US Department of State, on 24 March 2009, that it will contribute about $50 million to…
Read story- 12 Mar 2009
- Press Release
U.S. Resumption of UNFPA Funding to Boost Women’s Health and Rights
<p>UNITED NATIONS —Yesterday’s action by President Barack Obama to pave the way for the release of United States funding for UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, reminds the world of his…
U.S. Resumption of UNFPA Funding to Boost Women’s Health and Rights
<p>UNITED NATIONS —Yesterday’s action by President Barack Obama to pave the way for the release of United States funding…
Read story- 11 Mar 2009
- Press Release
New Population Projections Underline the Need for Voluntary Family Planning Programmes
<p>UNITED NATIONS—New world population projections for the year 2050 by the United Nations underline the need to provide couples with the means to exercise their human right to determine freely…
New Population Projections Underline the Need for Voluntary Family Planning…
<p>UNITED NATIONS—New world population projections for the year 2050 by the United Nations underline the need to provide…
Read story- 08 Mar 2009
- Statement
International Women’s Day
<p> <span>On International Women’s Day, the Executive Director called for an end to violence against women and girls, w<span>hether it is human trafficking, domestic violence,…
International Women’s Day
<p> <span>On International Women’s Day, the Executive Director called for an end to violence against women and girls…
Read story- 06 Mar 2009
- Statement
From Crisis to Opportunity
<p> At the International Women's Day Luncheon in Washington, D.C., the Executive Director addressed a large gathering of people "representing organizations who truly care about women…
From Crisis to Opportunity
<p> At the International Women's Day Luncheon in Washington, D.C., the Executive Director addressed a large gathering…
Read story- 27 Feb 2009
- Media Advisory
Global Meeting to Focus on Importance of Sharing Responsibility between Women and Men
UNITED NATIONS, New York — "The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS," will be the focus of the Commission on the Status…
Global Meeting to Focus on Importance of Sharing Responsibility between Women…
UNITED NATIONS, New York — "The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context…
Read story- 24 Feb 2009
- Press Release
Egyptian Doctor and Nicaraguan NGO Win 2009 United Nations Population Award
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – An Egyptian doctor, Mahmoud Fathalla, and a Nicaraguan non-governmental organization, Movimiento Comunal Nicaragüense (MCN), have won this year…
Egyptian Doctor and Nicaraguan NGO Win 2009 United Nations Population Award
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – An Egyptian doctor, Mahmoud Fathalla, and a Nicaraguan non-governmental…
Read story- 20 Feb 2009
- Press Release
UNFPA: Caring for the Needs of Women Caught in Sri Lanka’s Crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka</b>– Women and girls caught up in the ongoing warfare in northern Sri Lanka are at grave risk, according to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.
UNFPA: Caring for the Needs of Women Caught in Sri Lanka’s Crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka</b>– Women and girls caught up in the ongoing warfare in northern Sri Lanka are at grave risk, according…
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