- 22 Mar 2014
- Statement
UNFPA Welcomes Outcome of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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UNFPA Welcomes Outcome of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of…
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Read story- 21 Mar 2014
- Press Release
Italian Priest and Medical Doctor, American NGO, Win 2014 United Nations Population Award
UNITED NATIONS, New York — A Catholic priest and a non-profit organization specializing in maternal health have been named the winners of the 2014 United Nations Population Award. The General…
Italian Priest and Medical Doctor, American NGO, Win 2014 United Nations…
UNITED NATIONS, New York — A Catholic priest and a non-profit organization specializing in maternal health have been named the…
Read story- 19 Mar 2014
- Press Release
An Estimated 200,000 Pregnant Women in Syria in Need of Urgent Care, Warns UNFPA
AMMAN, Jordan — As the conflict in Syria enters its fourth year, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is calling for urgent support to protect the lives of the country’s estimated 200,000…
An Estimated 200,000 Pregnant Women in Syria in Need of Urgent Care, Warns UNFPA
AMMAN, Jordan — As the conflict in Syria enters its fourth year, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is calling for urgent…
Read story- 08 Mar 2014
- Opinion
The Way Forward for Gender Equality
We all remember when the headlines, nearly half a century ago, warned of an imminent population explosion. Governments were scrambling to find the solution and their answer was to limit population…
The Way Forward for Gender Equality
We all remember when the headlines, nearly half a century ago, warned of an imminent population explosion. Governments were…
Read story- 06 Mar 2014
- Statement
International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All
<p>As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many, the ability to live a healthy, productive…
International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All
<p>As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also…
Read story- 04 Mar 2014
- News
"Sexual and Reproductive Health is a Fundamental Human Right": UNFPA Executive Director Addresses Human Rights Council
<p>UNITED NATIONS, Geneva - Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the 25th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council where he emphasized that sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental…
"Sexual and Reproductive Health is a Fundamental Human Right": UNFPA…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, Geneva - Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the 25th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council where…
Read story- 19 Feb 2014
- Press Release
More Support Still Needed for Health, Protection of Women and Girls 100 Days After Typhoon Haiyan
UNITED NATIONS, New York — One hundred days after typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines and left behind massive destruction and loss of lives, much remains to be done to fully bring affected communities…
More Support Still Needed for Health, Protection of Women and Girls 100 Days…
UNITED NATIONS, New York — One hundred days after typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines and left behind massive destruction and loss…
Read story- 12 Feb 2014
- Press Release
Development is Being Derailed by Ignoring Equality, Rights and Women’s Health, UN Cautions
UNITED NATIONS, New York — A new report finds that growing inequalities will undo significant gains in health and longevity made over the past 20 years. To sustain these gains, the United Nations…
Development is Being Derailed by Ignoring Equality, Rights and Women’s Health,…
UNITED NATIONS, New York — A new report finds that growing inequalities will undo significant gains in health and longevity made…
Read story- 11 Feb 2014
- Press Release
UNFPA and Pathfinder International Renew Collaborative Commitment to Advance Family Planning, Gender Equality
On February 10th, leaders from Pathfinder International and UNFPA signed a memorandum renewing the organizations’ collaborative commitment to advance family planning and gender equality worldwide.
UNFPA and Pathfinder International Renew Collaborative Commitment to Advance…
On February 10th, leaders from Pathfinder International and UNFPA signed a memorandum renewing the organizations’ collaborative…
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