- 09 Sep 2011
- Press Release
More Efforts Needed to Ensure Steady Reproductive Health Supplies, UN High-Level Meeting Concludes
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Fifty participants from 12 developing countries agreed yesterday on a Call to Action that urges national governments, civil society and the private sector to provide…
More Efforts Needed to Ensure Steady Reproductive Health Supplies, UN High-…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Fifty participants from 12 developing countries agreed yesterday on a Call to Action that urges…
Read story- 09 Sep 2011
- Media Advisory
The World at 7 Billion People: Major Event to Highlight Women and Girls
WASHINGTON – In late October 2011, world population will reach 7 billion people. Given this new reality, unleashing the power of women and girls is key to alleviating poverty and accelerating…
The World at 7 Billion People: Major Event to Highlight Women and Girls
WASHINGTON – In late October 2011, world population will reach 7 billion people. Given this new reality, unleashing the power of…
Read story- 06 Sep 2011
- Media Advisory
First Ladies, Experts, to Discuss Successes, Challenges in Securing Reproductive Health Supplies in Neediest Countries
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — First Ladies, ministers, and development experts will gather this week to share their countries’ successes and challenges in the field of sexual and reproductive…
First Ladies, Experts, to Discuss Successes, Challenges in Securing…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — First Ladies, ministers, and development experts will gather this week to share their…
Read story- 01 Sep 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Executive Director Visits Kenya to Highlight Maternal Health and Protection Needs of Women Affected by Drought
<p>UNITED NATIONS, Nairobi/ New York — Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is visiting refugee camps in Kenya to underscore the urgent needs of women affected by the famine…
UNFPA Executive Director Visits Kenya to Highlight Maternal Health and…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, Nairobi/ New York — Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is visiting refugee camps in…
Read story- 25 Aug 2011
- Press Release
African Midwifery Leaders Gather in Ghana to Scale Up Action and Save Lives
<p>ACCRA, Ghana --- Over 70 midwifery leaders from 12 African countries have gathered here today to participate in a five-day workshop that will lead to action plans to improve access to…
African Midwifery Leaders Gather in Ghana to Scale Up Action and Save Lives
<p>ACCRA, Ghana --- Over 70 midwifery leaders from 12 African countries have gathered here today to participate in a five-…
Read story- 19 Aug 2011
- Press Release
Somalia: Cholera Puts Mothers and their Children at Risk
<p>NEW YORK—UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, is alarmed about the increasing number of cholera cases being reported near Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.</p>
Somalia: Cholera Puts Mothers and their Children at Risk
<p>NEW YORK—UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, is alarmed about the increasing number of cholera cases being reported near…
Read story- 12 Aug 2011
- Statement
Embracing Youth as Partners
<p>"When societies embrace youth as partners, we improve our chances of finding solutions to our most pressing problems", says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, in…
Embracing Youth as Partners
<p>"When societies embrace youth as partners, we improve our chances of finding solutions to our most pressing…
Read story- 01 Aug 2011
- Opinion
Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin: Man Up!
<p>In this Huffington Post column, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Osotimehin Babatunde called upon fellow men to man up! "Being a real man means saying no to gender-based violence and…
Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin: Man Up!
<p>In this Huffington Post column, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Osotimehin Babatunde called upon fellow men to man up! …
Read story- 26 Jul 2011
- Statement
Reconfirming Commitment to Young People
<p> </p> <p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at UN High Level Meeting on Youth dialogue between young leaders and policy decision makers. In…
Reconfirming Commitment to Young People
<p> </p> <p>Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), spoke at UN High Level Meeting…
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