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  • 28 Jan 2015
  • Speech

Statement of the Executive Director at the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2015

Remarks as prepared for delivery addressing First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS

Statement of the Executive Director at the First Regular Session of the…

Remarks as prepared for delivery addressing First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS

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  • 10 Dec 2014
  • Statement

Message of the Executive Director on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day

Today on International Human Rights Day, I applaud human rights defenders across the globe and everyone who participated in the 16 days of activism to end violence against women. Together, we must…

Message of the Executive Director on the Occasion of the International Human…

Today on International Human Rights Day, I applaud human rights defenders across the globe and everyone who participated in the…

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  • 09 Dec 2014
  • Press Release

Reproductive health care critical for pregnant women affected by Typhoon Hagupit

MANILA, Philippines – Two million people have been affected by Typhoon Hagupit (locally known as Ruby), according to the latest government figures in the Philippines. They include more than 30,000…

Reproductive health care critical for pregnant women affected by Typhoon Hagupit

MANILA, Philippines – Two million people have been affected by Typhoon Hagupit (locally known as Ruby), according to the latest…

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  • 04 Dec 2014
  • Press Release

Sexual And Reproductive Health Services Fall Far Short Of Needs In Developing Regions

LONDON—A new report finds a staggering lack of basic sexual and reproductive health services in developing countries. The report, Adding It Up: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in Sexual and…

Sexual And Reproductive Health Services Fall Far Short Of Needs In Developing…

LONDON—A new report finds a staggering lack of basic sexual and reproductive health services in developing countries. The report…

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  • 28 Nov 2014
  • Statement

Universal Human Rights and Access - Key to Ending AIDS

Today, on World AIDS Day, I join every person around the world who believes the next generation should be free of HIV and AIDS. More than 30 years into the epidemic, we have moved beyond the early…

Universal Human Rights and Access - Key to Ending AIDS

Today, on World AIDS Day, I join every person around the world who believes the next generation should be free of HIV and AIDS.…

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  • 24 Nov 2014
  • Statement

Message of UNFPA Executive Director for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, let us mobilize for the 16 days of activism from now until Human Rights Day on 10 December. Join the global…

Message of UNFPA Executive Director for International Day for the Elimination…

As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, let us mobilize for the 16 days of…

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  • 18 Nov 2014
  • Speech

Statement of the Executive Director on The State of World Population 2014 report

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome to the launch of The State of World Population 2014, “The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents, Youth and the Transformation of the Future.”

Statement of the Executive Director on The State of World Population 2014 report

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome to the launch of The State of World Population 2014, “The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents,…

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  • 17 Nov 2014
  • Press Release

World’s 1.8 Billion Young Can Propel Socioeconomic Development, New UNFPA Report Shows

UNITED NATIONS, New York—Developing countries with large youth populations could see their economies soar, provided they invest heavily in young people’s education and health and protect their rights…

World’s 1.8 Billion Young Can Propel Socioeconomic Development, New UNFPA…

UNITED NATIONS, New York—Developing countries with large youth populations could see their economies soar, provided they invest…

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  • 12 Nov 2014
  • Statement

Joint Statement on the tragic deaths and injuries sustained by women undergoing surgical contraception in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and Tewodros Melesse, Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), today…

Joint Statement on the tragic deaths and injuries sustained by women undergoing…

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