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  • 24 Jun 2020
  • Press Release

UNFPA announces appointment of new Deputy Executive Directors for Management and Programme

UNFPA, The United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, welcomed today the appointment of Ms. Diene Keita and Mr. Ib Petersen as new Deputy Executive Directors for Programme and for…

UNFPA announces appointment of new Deputy Executive Directors for Management…

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  • 19 Jun 2020
  • Statement

A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience

Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s conscience. As a weapon of war, it subjugates women and men and…

A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience

Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s…

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  • 14 Jun 2020
  • Statement

On the Black Lives Matter Protests and other Mass Demonstrations against Systemic Racism and Police Brutality

A desperate yearning for a long-departed mother. Reaching deep from the bowels of fragile humanity. Grasping for breath. Begging for mercy. The entire world heard the tragic cry. The family of…

On the Black Lives Matter Protests and other Mass Demonstrations against…

A desperate yearning for a long-departed mother. Reaching deep from the bowels of fragile humanity. Grasping for breath. Begging…

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  • 12 Jun 2020
  • Statement

Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice

We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against racism and support the peaceful struggle against all forms of discrimination, marginalization and injustice.

Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice

We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against racism and support the peaceful struggle against all forms of…

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  • 28 May 2020
  • Statement

STATEMENT ON YEMEN BY PRINCIPALS OF THE INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE

We are increasingly alarmed about the situation in Yemen. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the country already experiencing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, driven by an unabated…

STATEMENT ON YEMEN BY PRINCIPALS OF THE INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE

We are increasingly alarmed about the situation in Yemen. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the country already…

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  • 23 May 2020
  • Statement

End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!

We must accelerate efforts if we are to achieve our global ambition of ending fistula by 2030.

End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!

We must accelerate efforts if we are to achieve our global ambition of ending fistula by 2030.

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  • 20 May 2020
  • Press Release

UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND AND PREZI LAUNCH #YOUTHAGAINSTCOVID19 VIDEO CAMPAIGN TO INFORM AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE

Prezi, a leading visual communications software company, and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, have launched a joint COVID-19 awareness campaign to encourage and equip…

UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND AND PREZI LAUNCH #YOUTHAGAINSTCOVID19 VIDEO…

Prezi, a leading visual communications software company, and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency,…

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  • 17 May 2020
  • Statement

Break the silence!

LGBTQI people should not face discrimination nor fear retribution for seeking health care amid the COVID-19 crisis. 

Break the silence!

LGBTQI people should not face discrimination nor fear retribution for seeking health care amid the COVID-19 crisis. 

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  • 13 May 2020
  • Statement

Joint statement on Libya by OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, WHO, IOM

Conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya. The health and safety of the country’s entire population are at risk. Close to 400,000 Libyans have been displaced…

Joint statement on Libya by OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, WHO, IOM

Conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya. The health and safety of the country’s entire…

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