- 08 Mar 2011
- Statement
It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women
"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to society," states UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin…
It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women
"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to…
Read story- 08 Mar 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Joins Women Deliver in Saluting 100 Individuals Making a Difference for Girls and Women
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA today welcomed the announcement by Women Deliver of the names of the top one hundred people advancing the causes and rights of girls and women. The list of…
UNFPA Joins Women Deliver in Saluting 100 Individuals Making a Difference for…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA today welcomed the announcement by Women Deliver of the names of the top one hundred…
Read story- 08 Mar 2011
- Press Release
On 100th International Women’s Day, UNFPA Promotes Campaign to Put Contraceptive Choices in 100 Million Women’s Hands
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, has urged the international community to take a giant leap towards universal access to reproductive…
On 100th International Women’s Day, UNFPA Promotes Campaign to Put…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, has urged the international…
Read story- 03 Mar 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Tackles Urgent Health Needs of Refugees Fleeing Libya
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is tackling the health needs of the thousands of people fleeing the reported violence in Libya, including women and…
UNFPA Tackles Urgent Health Needs of Refugees Fleeing Libya
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is tackling the health needs of the thousands of…
Read story- 25 Feb 2011
- Statement
Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now
UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin spoke at a ministerial meeting, hosted by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force, during the 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Dr.…
Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now
UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin spoke at a ministerial meeting, hosted by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force,…
Read story- 23 Feb 2011
- Statement
Recognizing Nepal's Commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme),spoke at the launch Nepal's National Action Plan on women, peace and security. Ms. Mane congratulated Nepal and pledged that, to…
Recognizing Nepal's Commitment to Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme),spoke at the launch Nepal's National Action Plan on women,…
Read story- 14 Feb 2011
- Statement
Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances
<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at an expert meeting on Maximizing the Development Impact of Remittances, in Geneva, stating that "to maximize the…
Highlighting Importance of Women Migrants' Remittances
<p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at an expert meeting on Maximizing the Development…
Read story- 10 Feb 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Disavows Involvement in Arab Media Campaign
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA had no involvement in the selection of women to be profiled in the 'White Hand Campaign' of the Arab Producers’ Union for TV, even though its logo…
UNFPA Disavows Involvement in Arab Media Campaign
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA had no involvement in the selection of women to be profiled in the 'White Hand…
Read story- 06 Feb 2011
- Press Release
Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Over 6,000 communities have chosen to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), according to a joint United Nations programme designed to…
Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Over 6,000 communities have chosen to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting…
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