- 10 Dec 2008
- Statement
Human Rights Day
<p class="bodytext">Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we can trace the evolution of a powerful international movement. We can…
Human Rights Day
<p class="bodytext">Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,…
Read story- 01 Dec 2008
- Statement
World AIDS Day
<p>Today, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pay tribute to the leaders in communities and nations who have promoted greater awareness and action to address the AIDS…
World AIDS Day
<p>Today, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pay tribute to the leaders in communities and…
Read story- 25 Nov 2008
- Statement
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p class="bodytext">As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, violence against women persists as an all-too-common violation of human…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p class="bodytext">As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,…
Read story- 18 Nov 2008
- Statement
Three Generations of Palestine refugees: The Quest for Human Rights and Human Dignity
<p>I am honoured to join you today in Amman. I would like to thank Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…
Three Generations of Palestine refugees: The Quest for Human Rights and Human…
<p>I am honoured to join you today in Amman. I would like to thank Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of the United…
Read story- 12 Nov 2008
- Statement
Launch of The State of World Population 2008
<p class="bodytext">Thank you for joining us today. It is a pleasure, once again, to be in London to launch <i>The State of World Population 2008</i> report from UNFPA,…
Launch of The State of World Population 2008
<p class="bodytext">Thank you for joining us today. It is a pleasure, once again, to be in London to launch <i…
Read story- 12 Nov 2008
- Press Release
New Report Shows Cultural Sensitivity Critical to Successful Development Strategies, Women's Equality
<p class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—Development strategies that are sensitive to cultural values can reduce harmful practices against women and…
New Report Shows Cultural Sensitivity Critical to Successful Development…
<p class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—Development strategies that are…
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- Statement
Human Resources for Maternal Survival
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished participants,</p> <p class="bodytext"> </p> <p class="bodytext">Colleagues and friends,</p…
Human Resources for Maternal Survival
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished participants,</p> <p class="bodytext"> </p…
Read story- 03 Nov 2008
- Media Advisory
UNFPA Report Shows Links Between Culture and Women's Rights
UNITED NATIONS, New York—The links between culture and promoting human rights, especially women’s rights, will be the focus of a new report by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.
UNFPA Report Shows Links Between Culture and Women's Rights
UNITED NATIONS, New York—The links between culture and promoting human rights, especially women’s rights, will be the focus of a…
Read story- 21 Oct 2008
- Press Release
Faith-Based Organizations from All Continents Create Global Network to Fight Maternal Death, AIDS, Poverty
<p> <b>ISTANBUL, Türkiye</b>—More than 75 religious leaders and representatives of Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith-based organizations today formed a…
Faith-Based Organizations from All Continents Create Global Network to Fight…
<p> <b>ISTANBUL, Türkiye</b>—More than 75 religious leaders and representatives of Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh,…
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