- 18 Sep 2014
- Media Advisory
Multi-million Dollar Partnership for Sahel's Development to be Reinforced by African Governments, UN, World Bank
UNITED NATIONS, New York - A major initiative by the World Bank Group and UNFPA will enable countries in the troubled Sahel region to better invest in the well-being of their women and young people,…
Multi-million Dollar Partnership for Sahel's Development to be Reinforced…
UNITED NATIONS, New York - A major initiative by the World Bank Group and UNFPA will enable countries in the troubled Sahel…
Read story- 21 Aug 2014
- Press Release
UN Secretary-General reappoints Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as UNFPA Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York – The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has reappointed Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as the Executive Director of UNFPA.
UN Secretary-General reappoints Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as UNFPA Executive…
UNITED NATIONS, New York – The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has reappointed Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as the…
Read story- 19 Aug 2014
- Statement
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for World Humanitarian Day 2014
As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, I salute those who respond to crises and work tirelessly to save people in times of deep distress and danger.
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for World…
As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, I salute those who respond to crises and work tirelessly to save people in times of deep…
Read story- 18 Aug 2014
- Opinion
Expanding Sexual, Reproductive Health to Score Development Goals
With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must all intensify our actions to hit our targets, especially the MDG 5 targets to reduce maternal death and achieve…
Expanding Sexual, Reproductive Health to Score Development Goals
With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must all intensify our actions to hit our targets…
Read story- 12 Aug 2014
- Press Release
United Nations Population Fund and Global Citizen Launch Worldwide “#showyourselfie” petition – Mobilizing People to Say “Youth Matter!”
Español Francais UNITED NATIONS, New York - On International Youth Day, 12 August 2014, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and Global Citizen are launching #showyourselfie, a…
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Read story- 12 Aug 2014
- Opinion
#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face countless risks to her health and untold pain as a result of decisions…
#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face…
Read story- 12 Aug 2014
- Statement
International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the absence of illness, but complete physical, mental and social well-being.
International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the…
Read story- 25 Jul 2014
- Press Release
UNFPA Alarmed Over Devastating Impact of Gaza Violence on Women, Girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is deeply concerned about the impact of the ongoing Gaza conflict on women’s health and their access to safe births.
UNFPA Alarmed Over Devastating Impact of Gaza Violence on Women, Girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is deeply concerned about the impact of the ongoing Gaza…
Read story- 23 Jul 2014
- Opinion
For a Better World for All
It is now 100 long days since the abduction of 276 girls from their school in Chibok in northern Nigeria shocked and outraged the world. While a few of the girls have managed to escape their captors…
For a Better World for All
It is now 100 long days since the abduction of 276 girls from their school in Chibok in northern Nigeria shocked and outraged the…
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