- 13 Aug 2013
- Press Release
Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on International Youth Day
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean opened here on Monday, with representatives from more than 30 Latin…
Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on…
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the…
Read story- 12 Aug 2013
- Statement
Young People Move Development Forward
"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing countries alike," UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin…
Young People Move Development Forward
"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing…
Read story- 06 Aug 2013
- Statement
Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy fighting, it is estimated that hundreds of pregnant women may require…
Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy…
Read story- 02 Aug 2013
- Press Release
UNFPA to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Services for Millions of Adolescent Girls in Africa
UNITED NATIONS, Johannesburg—UNFPA will support eight African countries’ efforts to improve the reproductive health of adolescent girls.
UNFPA to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Services for Millions of…
UNITED NATIONS, Johannesburg—UNFPA will support eight African countries’ efforts to improve the reproductive health of adolescent…
Read story- 11 Jul 2013
- Statement
World Population Day 2013 Focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy
Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the 6 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth each year, especially in developing countries. Adolescent pregnancy is…
World Population Day 2013 Focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy
Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the 6 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth…
Read story- 11 Jul 2013
- Press Release
World Bank Group, UNFPA Simplify Procurement of Reproductive Health Supplies
The World Bank Group (WBG) has released a new standard agreement form that will make it easier for World Bank Group borrowers to procure reproductive health supplies through the United Nations…
World Bank Group, UNFPA Simplify Procurement of Reproductive Health Supplies
The World Bank Group (WBG) has released a new standard agreement form that will make it easier for World Bank Group borrowers to…
Read story- 10 Jul 2013
- Press Release
ICPD Human Rights Conference Points Way Towards Equality, Dignity for All
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—The ICPD International Conference on Human Rights ended here today with recommendations on how to ensure equality and protect the rights of every person.
ICPD Human Rights Conference Points Way Towards Equality, Dignity for All
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—The ICPD International Conference on Human Rights ended here today with recommendations on how to…
Read story- 05 Jul 2013
- Media Advisory
Invitation to the ICPD International Conference on Human Rights
<p>The ICPD International Conference on Human Rights will take place in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 7 to 10 July 2013.</p>
Invitation to the ICPD International Conference on Human Rights
<p>The ICPD International Conference on Human Rights will take place in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 7 to 10 July 2013…
Read story- 26 Jun 2013
- Opinion
Investing in Women's Health - the Key to Africa's Economic Development
<p>Investing in women's health is a key to economic development. In this opinion piece for Kyodo News, Dr. Osotimehin calls for increased investments in women's health in Africa,…
Investing in Women's Health - the Key to Africa's Economic Development
<p>Investing in women's health is a key to economic development. In this opinion piece for Kyodo News, Dr. Osotimehin…
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