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  • 30 Jun 2003
  • Statement

Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

<p>I will not be speaking about trade, tariffs, and agricultural subsidies. I will change the focus of our dialogue on people and rural women, in particular. This is a population group that is…

Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries…

<p>I will not be speaking about trade, tariffs, and agricultural subsidies. I will change the focus of our dialogue on…

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  • 18 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

New Report Maps Fistula in Africa

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The first report ever to map obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa was launched today by UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) and…

New Report Maps Fistula in Africa

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The first report ever to map obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa was…

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  • 11 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

UNFPA Emergency Medical Supplies Arrive in Baghdad

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> — A new shipment of emergency reproductive health supplies, intended to meet the urgent needs of Iraqi women, arrived in Baghdad on 9 June.</p…

UNFPA Emergency Medical Supplies Arrive in Baghdad

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> — A new shipment of emergency reproductive health supplies, intended to…

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  • 10 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased Risk to Women

<p class="bodytext"> <b>ACCRA, GHANA</b> – In a telephone interview Monday from the besieged capital of Monrovia, Liberian Minister of Health Dr Peter Coleman said that…

Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased…

<p class="bodytext"> <b>ACCRA, GHANA</b> – In a telephone interview Monday from the besieged capital…

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  • 09 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

Escalating Conflict in Liberia Threatens Health of Millions Across West Africa, UNFPA Warns

<p> <b>AKOSOMBO, GHANA</b> – As Liberian rebels closed in on Monrovia and refugees began fleeing, a humanitarian strategy meeting convened by UNFPA, the United Nations Population…

Escalating Conflict in Liberia Threatens Health of Millions Across West Africa…

<p> <b>AKOSOMBO, GHANA</b> – As Liberian rebels closed in on Monrovia and refugees began fleeing, a…

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  • 26 May 2003
  • Statement

Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development: Third Council Meeting

<p>I would like to thank the Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development and its President, the Honourable Marjatta Vehkaoja, for organizing this meeting. I would also like…

Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development: Third Council…

<p>I would like to thank the Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development and its President, the…

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  • 22 May 2003
  • Press Release

UNFPA and Partners Expand Family Planning in Pakistan

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> - To combat high levels of maternal mortality and meet people’s needs for family planning, UNFPA and other partners have agreed to significantly…

UNFPA and Partners Expand Family Planning in Pakistan

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> - To combat high levels of maternal mortality and meet people’s needs for…

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  • 21 May 2003
  • Statement

Statement at the Columbia University School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony

<p>Tonight, as you graduate from the Columbia University School of Nursing, you too are honoured with education. You are honoured to have attended a prestigious institution, which is a leader…

Statement at the Columbia University School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony

<p>Tonight, as you graduate from the Columbia University School of Nursing, you too are honoured with education. You are…

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  • 12 May 2003
  • Press Release

Reproductive Health Supplies from UNFPA Arrive in Mosul

<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> — A shipment of much-needed reproductive health supplies and medications arrived last week in the northern Iraqi city…

Reproductive Health Supplies from UNFPA Arrive in Mosul

<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> — A shipment of much-needed reproductive health…

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