- 10 May 2011
- Press Release
Invest in Youth, Women, Reproductive Health to Reduce Poverty, Enhance Productive Capacity, Says New UN Report
<p>ISTANBUL—Investments in young people, women’s empowerment and reproductive health, including family planning, are critical to boosting least developed countries’ productive capacity and…
Invest in Youth, Women, Reproductive Health to Reduce Poverty, Enhance…
<p>ISTANBUL—Investments in young people, women’s empowerment and reproductive health, including family planning, are…
Read story- 05 May 2011
- Statement
Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies
The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that could have been easily prevented by a health worker with the right…
Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies
The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that…
Read story- 03 May 2011
- Press Release
World Population to Reach 7 Billion on 31 October
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—World population is projected to reach 7 billion on 31 October 2011, according to the 2010 Revision of World Population Prospects, which was released today.</p>
World Population to Reach 7 Billion on 31 October
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—World population is projected to reach 7 billion on 31 October 2011, according to the 2010…
Read story- 12 Apr 2011
- Statement
Putting Girls First
"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and promote their rights," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde…
Putting Girls First
"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and…
Read story- 11 Apr 2011
- Statement
Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development
<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to enjoy human rights and human dignity. Every person should have the…
Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development
<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to…
Read story- 11 Apr 2011
- Statement
Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning
"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health package is one of the most…
Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning
"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of…
Read story- 21 Mar 2011
- Press Release
Dr. Osotimehin Embarks on First Mission to Programme Countries as UNFPA Executive Director
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will tomorrow start a three-country mission to Africa—his first…
Dr. Osotimehin Embarks on First Mission to Programme Countries as UNFPA…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population…
Read story- 16 Mar 2011
- Press Release
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin on Japanese Earthquakes and Tsunami
<p>United Nations, New York — On behalf of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, I express our deepest sympathy to the people and Government of Japan following the catastrophic earthquakes…
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin on Japanese…
<p>United Nations, New York — On behalf of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, I express our deepest sympathy to the…
Read story- 09 Mar 2011
- Press Release
Iranian Demographer, African Research Institution, Win 2011 United Nations Population Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — An Iranian demographer, Mohammad Jalal Abbasi-Shavazi, and an African research institution, L’Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographique (IFORD), were…
Iranian Demographer, African Research Institution, Win 2011 United Nations…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — An Iranian demographer, Mohammad Jalal Abbasi-Shavazi, and an African research institution, L…
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