- 09 Aug 2007
- Press Release
UNFPA, UNICEF Step Up Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — A $44-million programme has been launched to reduce female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) by 40 per cent in 16 countries by 2015…
UNFPA, UNICEF Step Up Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — A $44-million programme has been launched to reduce female…
Read story- 10 Jul 2007
- Press Release
Male Involvement in Maternal Health Critical to Saving Women's Lives, Say UN Leaders
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — Men should more vigorously participate as partners in maternal health in order to significantly reduce the number of women who die…
Male Involvement in Maternal Health Critical to Saving Women's Lives, Say…
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — Men should more vigorously participate as partners in maternal…
Read story- 12 Jun 2007
- Statement
Statement at the 2007 Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA
<p> <span class="bodytext">UNFPA is focused on the field and results. But most importantly, we are focused on people, particularly women and youth so they can live in freedom…
Statement at the 2007 Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA
<p> <span class="bodytext">UNFPA is focused on the field and results. But most importantly, we are focused…
Read story- 11 Jun 2007
- Press Release
New Effort to Save Lives of Mothers and Newborns in Bangladesh Gains Support from UK, EC and UN Agencies
<p align="left"> <strong>DHAKA, Bangladesh</strong> — The United Kingdom, the European Commission (EC) and three United Nations agencies are assisting Bangladesh in a…
New Effort to Save Lives of Mothers and Newborns in Bangladesh Gains Support…
<p align="left"> <strong>DHAKA, Bangladesh</strong> — The United Kingdom, the European Commission (EC…
Read story- 06 Jun 2007
- Press Release
Media Advisory - United Nations Population Award: Ceremony to Honour American, Iranian and Two Institutions for Outstanding Population Work
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — The 2007 winners of the United Nations Population Award will receive their medals this week at an official ceremony at United Nations…
Media Advisory - United Nations Population Award: Ceremony to Honour American,…
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — The 2007 winners of the United Nations Population Award will…
Read story- 15 May 2007
- Statement
International Day of Families
<p>Today as we commemorate the International Day of Families, the focus is on “Families and Persons with Disabilities”.</p>
International Day of Families
<p>Today as we commemorate the International Day of Families, the focus is on “Families and Persons with Disabilities”.…
Read story- 15 May 2007
- Statement
Statement at the 60th World Health Assembly
<p align="left">It gives me great pleasure and deep honour to address this historic 60th session of the World Health Assembly with the focus on international health security.</p>
Statement at the 60th World Health Assembly
<p align="left">It gives me great pleasure and deep honour to address this historic 60th session of the World…
Read story- 15 May 2007
- Press Release
Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health Key to Global Health Security, UNFPA Head Tells World Health Assembly
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, Geneva</strong> — Governments have to increase investment in sexual and reproductive health to strengthen health systems and ensure international health…
Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health Key to Global Health Security,…
<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, Geneva</strong> — Governments have to increase investment in sexual and…
Read story- 05 May 2007
- Statement
International Day of the Midwife
<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, pays tribute to midwives around the world. We join…
International Day of the Midwife
<p align="left" class="bodytext">Today on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA, the United…
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