- 27 Sep 2009
- Statement
Incorporating Demographics into Policymaking
<p>The demographic challenges facing our world today are unprecedented and demand a policy response, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid told a gathering of more than 2,000 leading…
Incorporating Demographics into Policymaking
<p>The demographic challenges facing our world today are unprecedented and demand a policy response, UNFPA Executive…
Read story- 25 Sep 2009
- Press Release
Forum to Seek Ways to Meet Long-Ignored Sexual, Reproductive Health Needs in Protracted Crises
<p>UNITED NATIONS <strong>— </strong> A key forum on ways to meet the long-neglected sexual and reproductive health needs of people affected by protracted crises, such as conflicts…
Forum to Seek Ways to Meet Long-Ignored Sexual, Reproductive Health Needs in…
<p>UNITED NATIONS <strong>— </strong> A key forum on ways to meet the long-neglected sexual and reproductive…
Read story- 25 Sep 2009
- Press Release
New Initiative to Address Sexual Violence Against Girls Launched at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
<p>NEW YORK, New York — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five United Nations organizations and private sector supporters will join together later today via the Clinton Global…
New Initiative to Address Sexual Violence Against Girls Launched at Clinton…
<p>NEW YORK, New York — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five United Nations organizations and private…
Read story- 24 Sep 2009
- Statement
Towards a Society for All Ages: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the International Year of Older Persons
<p>Ten years after the first celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, there are more older people in the world than ever before, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid noted…
Towards a Society for All Ages: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the…
<p>Ten years after the first celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, there are more older people in the…
Read story- 18 Sep 2009
- Press Release
Asian Governments Pledge to Complete Cairo Reproductive Health Agenda
<p>BANGKOK— A global action plan linking reproductive health, women’s rights and development remains an urgent priority 15 years after its adoption, Asian and the Pacific governments affirmed…
Asian Governments Pledge to Complete Cairo Reproductive Health Agenda
<p>BANGKOK— A global action plan linking reproductive health, women’s rights and development remains an urgent priority 15…
Read story- 17 Sep 2009
- Media Advisory
International Conference to Highlight Common Solutions for Population Issues
UNITED NATIONS — More than 2,000 population experts from around the world will converge on Marrakech, Morocco, next week for the 26th International Population Conference, organized by the…
International Conference to Highlight Common Solutions for Population Issues
UNITED NATIONS — More than 2,000 population experts from around the world will converge on Marrakech, Morocco, next week for the…
Read story- 11 Sep 2009
- Press Release
Geri Halliwell Joins Nepal's Prime Minister in Launching Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women
<p>KATHMANDU, Nepal — Geri Halliwell, a Goodwill Ambassador of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, made an impassioned plea for the protection of women as she joined Nepal’s Prime…
Geri Halliwell Joins Nepal's Prime Minister in Launching Campaign to Stop…
<p>KATHMANDU, Nepal — Geri Halliwell, a Goodwill Ambassador of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, made an…
Read story- 09 Sep 2009
- Press Release
New Report Analyses Skewed Birth Ratios in Viet Nam
HANOI, Viet Nam – Viet Nam has experienced an unusual rapid rise of the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) over the last few years. While in 2000 the SRB was at normal levels and was estimated to be 106.2 male…
New Report Analyses Skewed Birth Ratios in Viet Nam
HANOI, Viet Nam – Viet Nam has experienced an unusual rapid rise of the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) over the last few years. While…
Read story- 09 Sep 2009
- Press Release
NGO Forum Closing Promises New Action on Women's Health and Rights
<p>BERLIN, Germany — A global forum held in Berlin put governments and international donors on notice that advocates for women’s health and rights will now be speaking more frankly and pressing…
NGO Forum Closing Promises New Action on Women's Health and Rights
<p>BERLIN, Germany — A global forum held in Berlin put governments and international donors on notice that advocates for…
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