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  • 13 Sep 2017
  • Media Advisory

UNFPA to Underscore Vital Role of Women, Young People in World’s Development during United Nations Summit

UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will host several events during the new General Assembly session to remind world leaders of the urgent needs of women and girls…

UNFPA to Underscore Vital Role of Women, Young People in World’s Development…

UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will host several events during the new General Assembly…

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  • 19 Aug 2017
  • Statement

Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises

Every woman has the right to decide whether or when she will become pregnant, to give birth safely and to be protected from gender-based violence. Yet every day, untold millions of women and girls,…

Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises

Every woman has the right to decide whether or when she will become pregnant, to give birth safely and to be protected from…

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  • 12 Aug 2017
  • Statement

Peace depends on the participation of young people

Young people have the potential to act as greater forces for positive social change and to build the foundation for a just and peaceful world.

Peace depends on the participation of young people

Young people have the potential to act as greater forces for positive social change and to build the foundation for a just and…

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  • 21 Jul 2017
  • Press Release

UNFPA Appeals to World Community for Women, Young People

UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is appealing for $308 million to deliver life-saving work in 2017 to support about 38 million people, including more than 5.6…

UNFPA Appeals to World Community for Women, Young People

UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is appealing for $308 million to deliver life-saving work in…

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  • 13 Jul 2017
  • Media Advisory

Youth, ministers, business and civil society leaders to highlight importance of investing in young people to eliminate poverty

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Ministers and government officials from more than 100 countries, as well as representatives of youth organizations, businesses and civil society, will meet here on Monday,…

Youth, ministers, business and civil society leaders to highlight importance of…

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Ministers and government officials from more than 100 countries, as well as representatives of youth…

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  • 13 Jul 2017
  • Press Release

Global Leaders Commit Support for UNFPA at London Family Planning Summit

LONDON – On World Population Day, 11 July, international donors at the landmark Family Planning Summit in London committed a total of $207 million to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The…

Global Leaders Commit Support for UNFPA at London Family Planning Summit

LONDON – On World Population Day, 11 July, international donors at the landmark Family Planning Summit in London committed a…

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  • 11 Jul 2017
  • Statement

Family planning: empowering people, developing nations

Every day, vulnerable women, especially those who are poor and are refugees, face social, economic and geographic obstacles to voluntary family planning services and information.

Family planning: empowering people, developing nations

Every day, vulnerable women, especially those who are poor and are refugees, face social, economic and geographic obstacles to…

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  • 11 Jul 2017
  • Press Release

Nutrition International and UNFPA partner to improve women and adolescent girls’ health

London, United Kingdom, 11 July 2017― Nutrition International and UNFPA, the United Nations Populations Fund, announced today at the Family Planning Summit 2020 in London, a partnership to provide…

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  • 05 Jun 2017
  • Statement

Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the passing away of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin

The President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson, issued the following statement on the passing away of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the…

Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the passing away of Dr…

The President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson, issued the following statement on the passing away…

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