- 02 Mar 2010
- News
UNFPA Helps Displaced Pakistani Mothers Deliver Safely
<p>SAMARBAGH, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan — Bibi Lena, uprooted by fighting in the Bajaur tribal area, gave birth safely to her ninth child here on 19 February. It was the local…
UNFPA Helps Displaced Pakistani Mothers Deliver Safely
<p>SAMARBAGH, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan — Bibi Lena, uprooted by fighting in the Bajaur tribal area, gave…
Read story- 01 Mar 2010
- Statement
Beijing+15 and the Millennium Development Goals: Focus on Accountability and Equity
<p>It is always a pleasure to address the Commission on the Status of Women. This is one of the most dynamic bodies in the UN system thanks to the strong voices and participation of leaders…
Beijing+15 and the Millennium Development Goals: Focus on Accountability and…
<p>It is always a pleasure to address the Commission on the Status of Women. This is one of the most dynamic bodies in the…
Read story- 26 Feb 2010
- Media Advisory
Global Meeting to Focus on Importance of Reproductive Health to Empowering Women
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — The close links between reproductive health, the empowerment of women, gender equality, and their contribution to poverty reduction will be highlighted by the…
Global Meeting to Focus on Importance of Reproductive Health to Empowering Women
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — The close links between reproductive health, the empowerment of women, gender equality, and…
Read story- 22 Feb 2010
- Statement
Advancing the Agenda of the International Conference on Population and Development
<p>NEW YORK — On 16 February, UNFPA Executive Director welcomed NGO representatives to a consultative meeting and called for unity and focus in moving the outcomes of the ICPD/15 review forward…
Advancing the Agenda of the International Conference on Population and…
<p>NEW YORK — On 16 February, UNFPA Executive Director welcomed NGO representatives to a consultative meeting and called…
Read story- 06 Feb 2010
- Statement
International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Progress has been made in recent years in reducing the incidence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), largely because communities and families are taking action and calling for…
International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Progress has been made in recent years in reducing the incidence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C),…
Read story- 20 Jan 2010
- Statement
Statement of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Normally I begin the first regular session by wishing all of you a Happy New Year. But this year, while I wish you all the best, I would like to begin by extending solidarity, compassion and…
Statement of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive…
<p>Normally I begin the first regular session by wishing all of you a Happy New Year. But this year, while I wish you all…
Read story- 15 Jan 2010
- Press Release
Appeal Launched for Emergency Assistance to Thousands of Pregnant Women at High Risk in Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS — Estimates that there could be as many as 63,000 pregnant women among the 3 million people affected by Haiti’s earthquake have led to an urgent appeal to meet their emergency…
Appeal Launched for Emergency Assistance to Thousands of Pregnant Women at High…
<p>UNITED NATIONS — Estimates that there could be as many as 63,000 pregnant women among the 3 million people affected by…
Read story- 14 Jan 2010
- Press Release
Maternal Health Supplies Being Rushed to Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS — UNFPA is working as part of the coordinated United Nations response and with other partners to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to those who have been affected by the…
Maternal Health Supplies Being Rushed to Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS — UNFPA is working as part of the coordinated United Nations response and with other partners to provide…
Read story- 10 Dec 2009
- Statement
Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award Acceptance Speech
<p>I accept this Louis B. Sohn Award with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and responsibility. I am deeply honoured to be selected as the first United Nations official to receive this…
Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award Acceptance Speech
<p>I accept this Louis B. Sohn Award with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and responsibility. I am deeply honoured to…
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