- 22 Jul 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Intensifies Lifesaving Support for Mothers’ Needs in Horn of Africa
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York,—UNFPA is scaling up its efforts to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by famine and displacement in the Horn of Africa.</p>
UNFPA Intensifies Lifesaving Support for Mothers’ Needs in Horn of Africa
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York,—UNFPA is scaling up its efforts to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by famine and…
Read story- 21 Jul 2011
- Media Advisory
UNFPA Promotes Young People's Voices at Upcoming Global Gathering
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— More than a quarter of the world’s population—around 1.8 billion people—are between the ages of 10 and 24.</p>
UNFPA Promotes Young People's Voices at Upcoming Global Gathering
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— More than a quarter of the world’s population—around 1.8 billion people—are between the ages…
Read story- 12 Jul 2011
- Statement
Investing in Young Women’s Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights
Under the theme, “Women Creating a Safe World,” participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Zurich for the International Women’s Summit organized by the World YWCA. Delivering a keynote…
Investing in Young Women’s Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health and…
Under the theme, “Women Creating a Safe World,” participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Zurich for the…
Read story- 11 Jul 2011
- Statement
Youth and Adolescents in a World of 7 Billion
<p>This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion. This milestone represents a challenge, an opportunity and a call to action.</p>
Youth and Adolescents in a World of 7 Billion
<p>This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion. This milestone represents a challenge, an opportunity…
Read story- 11 Jul 2011
- Press Release
Challenges, Opportunities and Action in a World of 7 Billion
<p>As the world population approaches 7 billion, UNFPA is launching a global initiative to highlight the challenges, opportunities and actions that will shape our common future.</p>
Challenges, Opportunities and Action in a World of 7 Billion
<p>As the world population approaches 7 billion, UNFPA is launching a global initiative to highlight the challenges,…
Read story- 23 Jun 2011
- Statement
Upholding the Rights of Widows
<p>At a conference, hosted by the Government of Gabon and UN Women. for the first International Widow’s Day, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Purnima Mane called upon governments, UN Agencies…
Upholding the Rights of Widows
<p>At a conference, hosted by the Government of Gabon and UN Women. for the first International Widow’s Day, UNFPA Deputy…
Read story- 22 Jun 2011
- Statement
Access for All: Supplying a New Decade for Reproductive Health
<p>In his speech delivered in Addis, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin talked about UNFPA’s Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security.</p>
Access for All: Supplying a New Decade for Reproductive Health
<p>In his speech delivered in Addis, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin talked about UNFPA’s Global Programme to enhance Reproductive…
Read story- 20 Jun 2011
- Press Release
Former UNFPA Executive Director Gets Prestigious Japanese Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Government of Japan announced on 18 June that it will present the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, former Executive Director…
Former UNFPA Executive Director Gets Prestigious Japanese Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Government of Japan announced on 18 June that it will present the Grand Cordon of the Order…
Read story- 20 Jun 2011
- Statement
Stories of Midwives, White Ribbon Alliance
<p>The Stories of Midwives that UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance have gathered give us a snapshot of the critical work that midwives do all over the world.</p>
Stories of Midwives, White Ribbon Alliance
<p>The Stories of Midwives that UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance have gathered give us a snapshot of the critical work that…
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