- 10 Feb 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Disavows Involvement in Arab Media Campaign
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA had no involvement in the selection of women to be profiled in the 'White Hand Campaign' of the Arab Producers’ Union for TV, even though its logo…
UNFPA Disavows Involvement in Arab Media Campaign
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA had no involvement in the selection of women to be profiled in the 'White Hand…
Read story- 06 Feb 2011
- Press Release
Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Over 6,000 communities have chosen to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), according to a joint United Nations programme designed to…
Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Over 6,000 communities have chosen to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting…
Read story- 06 Feb 2011
- Statement
International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C
<p>All girls deserve to grow up free from harmful practices that endanger their health and well-being.</p>
International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C
<p>All girls deserve to grow up free from harmful practices that endanger their health and well-being.</p>
Read story- 04 Feb 2011
- Statement
Working Together for Gender Equality
<p>Remarks of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehim at the Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards<br/> of UNDP/UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP: "Mainstreaming gender…
Working Together for Gender Equality
<p>Remarks of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehim at the Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards<br/…
Read story- 04 Feb 2011
- Statement
Addressing Inequities
<p>Remarks of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the Executive Board Joint Session on Equity on 4 February 2011.</p>
Addressing Inequities
<p>Remarks of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the Executive Board Joint Session on Equity on 4 February 2011.</p>
Read story- 01 Feb 2011
- Statement
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board
<p>Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the Executive Board for the first time as the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund.</p>
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the First Regular Session UNDP/UNFPA…
<p>Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin addressed the Executive Board for the first time as the Executive Director of the United…
Read story- 01 Feb 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA’s New Leader Focuses on a World of Seven Billion and Young People
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, today put forth his vision as the Fund’s leader, focusing on the challenges of a world population of 7 billion…
UNFPA’s New Leader Focuses on a World of Seven Billion and Young People
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new Executive Director of UNFPA, today put forth his vision as the Fund’s…
Read story- 18 Jan 2011
- Press Release
UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka
<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The United Nations continues to support the Government of Sri Lanka to help over a million flood-affected people.</p>
UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka
<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The United Nations continues to support the Government of Sri Lanka to help over a million flood-…
Read story- 12 Jan 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Calls for Renewed Efforts to Support Women and Youth in Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York - One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, UNFPA calls for increased support for women and young people in the country’s recovery and reconstruction…
UNFPA Calls for Renewed Efforts to Support Women and Youth in Haiti
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York - One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, UNFPA calls for increased support for…
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