- 08 Mar 2012
- Statement
Empowering Rural Women - Ending Poverty and Hunger
<p> <span>"Improving access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights is essential for rural women’s empowerment and ability to earn an income and feed themselves and…
Empowering Rural Women - Ending Poverty and Hunger
<p> <span>"Improving access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights is essential for rural…
Read story- 07 Mar 2012
- Press Release
Urban Poverty’s Hidden Dimensions Threaten Development, New Research Reveals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Residents of low-income and informal urban settlements suffer hugely from inadequate living conditions and limited access to services, which puts a disproportionate…
Urban Poverty’s Hidden Dimensions Threaten Development, New Research Reveals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Residents of low-income and informal urban settlements suffer hugely from inadequate living…
Read story- 28 Feb 2012
- Press Release
Launch of First-Ever Global Map of Devastating Childbirth Injury
<p>SANTA, CA/ SAN JOSE, CA/ UNITED NATIONS, New York—The largest and most comprehensive map of available services for women living with obstetric fistula was launched today by Direct Relief…
Launch of First-Ever Global Map of Devastating Childbirth Injury
<p>SANTA, CA/ SAN JOSE, CA/ UNITED NATIONS, New York—The largest and most comprehensive map of available services for women…
Read story- 24 Feb 2012
- Media Advisory
Women’s Contributions to Peace and Security Reflected in Quilt Exhibition
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York -- On the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day, 8 March, UNFPA will sponsor a major quilt exhibition that illustrates the hopes, fears, and challenges that…
Women’s Contributions to Peace and Security Reflected in Quilt Exhibition
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York -- On the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day, 8 March, UNFPA will sponsor a major…
Read story- 06 Feb 2012
- Statement
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>"On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I call on the global community to join us in this critical effort. Together, we can end FGM/C in one…
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>"On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I call on the global community to…
Read story- 06 Feb 2012
- Press Release
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in 2011. This brought the total number of communities renouncing the…
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in…
Read story- 30 Jan 2012
- Press Release
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptable for Intel Corporation and UNFPA.</p>
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth…
Read story- 17 Jan 2012
- Press Release
UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare</p>
UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
- Press Release
UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’s 2011 Annual Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population…
UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’…
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