- 30 Jun 2009
- Press Release
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Have Fallen Off Global Development Radar ? World Bank, UNFPA
<p>WASHINGTON—On the eve of the 20th anniversary of World Population Day, the World Bank and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, warned that family planning and other reproductive health…
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Have Fallen Off Global Development…
<p>WASHINGTON—On the eve of the 20th anniversary of World Population Day, the World Bank and UNFPA, the United Nations…
Read story- 30 Jun 2009
- Statement
Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2009
<p>Today, as we commemorate World Population Day, the global financial and economic crisis threatens to reverse hard-won gains in education and health in developing countries. Among those…
Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2009
<p>Today, as we commemorate World Population Day, the global financial and economic crisis threatens to reverse hard-won…
Read story- 29 Jun 2009
- Statement
The Global Economic Crisis and Health: Why Investing in Women is a Smart Choice
<p>It has been a long while since I visited the World Bank so it is wonderful to be with you and with many friends here. I thank you all for coming.</p>
The Global Economic Crisis and Health: Why Investing in Women is a Smart Choice
<p>It has been a long while since I visited the World Bank so it is wonderful to be with you and with many friends here. I…
Read story- 25 Jun 2009
- Media Advisory
United Nations Gathering of Global Experts to Address Current Crisis in Family Planning
UNITED NATIONS, New York— Family planning experts from around the world warn that the lack of funding for family planning is stalling development efforts in poor countries. Countries facing large…
United Nations Gathering of Global Experts to Address Current Crisis in Family…
UNITED NATIONS, New York— Family planning experts from around the world warn that the lack of funding for family planning is…
Read story- 15 Jun 2009
- Press Release
Australia Supports UNFPA Efforts to Provide Health Care for Displaced Sri Lankan Women
<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Australian Government will donate $383,400 (AUD 500,000) to support efforts by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, to meet the health needs of thousands of…
Australia Supports UNFPA Efforts to Provide Health Care for Displaced Sri…
<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Australian Government will donate $383,400 (AUD 500,000) to support efforts by UNFPA, the…
Read story- 09 Jun 2009
- Press Release
Camp Clinics Give Displaced Pakistani Women Lifesaving Pregnancy Care
<p>PESHAWAR, Pakistan —Growing numbers of pregnant women uprooted by conflict in the North-West Frontier Province are receiving essential medical care at facilities set up by UNFPA, the United…
Camp Clinics Give Displaced Pakistani Women Lifesaving Pregnancy Care
<p>PESHAWAR, Pakistan —Growing numbers of pregnant women uprooted by conflict in the North-West Frontier Province are…
Read story- 05 Jun 2009
- Press Release
Urgent Global Action Needed to Ensure Positive Ageing in Poor Countries, Say Experts
<p>DOHA, Qatar — The International Seminar on Family Networks Population Ageing, the first of its kind to focus on developing countries, concluded by recommending urgent global action to ensure…
Urgent Global Action Needed to Ensure Positive Ageing in Poor Countries, Say…
<p>DOHA, Qatar — The International Seminar on Family Networks Population Ageing, the first of its kind to focus on…
Read story- 27 May 2009
- Statement
2009 Annual Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Together, we are called to move forward as we face uncertain times and tremendous challenges, UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya A. Obaid told the Executive Board at the 2009 Annual Session.…
2009 Annual Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Together, we are called to move forward as we face uncertain times and tremendous challenges, UNFPA Executive Director…
Read story- 22 May 2009
- Press Release
Pakistan Crisis Puts Pregnant Women at Increased Risk
<p>ISLAMABAD/UNITED NATIONS — Pakistani women uprooted by fighting in the Swat Valley have critical health needs that relief operations must urgently address, says UNFPA.</p>
Pakistan Crisis Puts Pregnant Women at Increased Risk
<p>ISLAMABAD/UNITED NATIONS — Pakistani women uprooted by fighting in the Swat Valley have critical health needs that…
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