- 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…
Read story- 20 Jun 2011
- Press Release
Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows
<p>GENEVA/DURBAN – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are upgraded by 2015, according to a major new report released here…
Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows
<p>GENEVA/DURBAN – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services…
Read story- 20 Jun 2011
- Statement
Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011
<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.</p>
Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011
<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.…
Read story- 14 Jun 2011
- Press Release
'Son preference' Perpetuates Discrimination and Violations of Women’s Rights: UN Agencies
GENEVA — Gender-biased sex selection reflects and fuels a culture of discrimination and violence, and must be addressed urgently by all segments of government and society as a matter of women’s human…
'Son preference' Perpetuates Discrimination and Violations of Women’s…
GENEVA — Gender-biased sex selection reflects and fuels a culture of discrimination and violence, and must be addressed urgently…
Read story- 14 Jun 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Joins Forces with IBM in Setting up 7 Billion Actions Campaign Platform
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—IBM is partnering with UNFPA in promoting its efforts to highlight the challenges and opportunities facing a world of seven billion people—a milestone expected to be…
UNFPA Joins Forces with IBM in Setting up 7 Billion Actions Campaign Platform
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—IBM is partnering with UNFPA in promoting its efforts to highlight the challenges and…
Read story- 13 Jun 2011
- Media Advisory
United Nations Population Award Ceremony to Honour Iranian Demographer, African Research Institution
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — Winners of the 2011 United Nations Population Award will receive their awards this week during an official ceremony at the organization’s headquarters</p>
United Nations Population Award Ceremony to Honour Iranian Demographer, African…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — Winners of the 2011 United Nations Population Award will receive their awards this week…
Read story- 09 Jun 2011
- Statement
Promoting the Role of Young People in HIV Response
<p>"We need to fully engage young people in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention programmes," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin…
Promoting the Role of Young People in HIV Response
<p>"We need to fully engage young people in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention…
Read story- 09 Jun 2011
- Press Release
Curb Violence against Women, Girls While Preventing AIDS, Says UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Stronger action must be taken to change harmful gender norms and practices and to integrate the prevention of gender-based violence into anti-HIV efforts, said Dr.…
Curb Violence against Women, Girls While Preventing AIDS, Says UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Stronger action must be taken to change harmful gender norms and practices and to integrate…
Read story- 06 Jun 2011
- Media Advisory
UNFPA to Highlight Special Needs of Women, Young People during Global AIDS Summit
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will actively participate in this week’s global AIDS meeting by raising awareness of the heavy toll of HIV on women and young people, particularly young…
UNFPA to Highlight Special Needs of Women, Young People during Global AIDS…
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will actively participate in this week’s global AIDS meeting by raising awareness of…
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