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  • 05 Dec 2013
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela

<p>It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of former South African President and anti-apartheid stalwart, Nelson Mandela.  The world has lost a true statesman, a leader and a…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the death of…

<p>It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of former South African President and anti-apartheid stalwart,…

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  • 02 Dec 2013
  • Press Release

UNFPA Launches Arab States Regional Strategy, Boosts Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

RABAT, Morocco – Participants in the Rabat Forum adopted the UNFPA Regional Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Arab states Region for 2014-2017. They also…

UNFPA Launches Arab States Regional Strategy, Boosts Fight Against Gender-Based…

RABAT, Morocco – Participants in the Rabat Forum adopted the UNFPA Regional Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based…

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  • 01 Dec 2013
  • Statement

Zeroing in on the Needs of Women and Young People – World AIDS Day 2013

Today, as we mark World AIDS Day, we can point to significant progress in the global response to the epidemic on the road to reaching the goals of zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero…

Zeroing in on the Needs of Women and Young People – World AIDS Day 2013

Today, as we mark World AIDS Day, we can point to significant progress in the global response to the epidemic on the road to…

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  • 29 Nov 2013
  • Press Release

Medical Teams Start Providing Services for Pregnant Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN, Philippines — Medical teams organized by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, have started delivering reproductive health services to expecting and nursing mothers in evacuation…

Medical Teams Start Providing Services for Pregnant Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN, Philippines — Medical teams organized by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, have started delivering…

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  • 25 Nov 2013
  • Statement

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious threat to their health and well-being.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious…

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  • 23 Nov 2013
  • Press Release

UNFPA Announces Master Plan to Protect Women and Girls in the Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks after Typhoon Haiyan caused unprecedented devastation in the Philippines, over 3.2 million women and girls of reproductive age are still in need of urgent care and…

UNFPA Announces Master Plan to Protect Women and Girls in the Aftermath of…

MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks after Typhoon Haiyan caused unprecedented devastation in the Philippines, over 3.2 million women…

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  • 15 Nov 2013
  • Press Release

UNFPA Calls for Development Goal on Youth

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in global development efforts, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, announcing UNFPA’s call…

UNFPA Calls for Development Goal on Youth

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in global development efforts, said Dr.…

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  • 12 Nov 2013
  • Press Release

UNFPA Responds to Urgent Maternal Health and Protection Needs of Women in the Philippines

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Today, UNFPA joined the United Nations system in declaring a level 3 emergency – the highest level of emergency in UN terms – following Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

UNFPA Responds to Urgent Maternal Health and Protection Needs of Women in the…

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Today, UNFPA joined the United Nations system in declaring a level 3 emergency – the highest level of…

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  • 11 Nov 2013
  • Press Release

World Bank Group, UNFPA, Pledge to Improve Maternal and Reproductive Health of Women and Adolescent Girls in Africa’s Sahel Region

NIAMEY, Niger—A new regional initiative by the World Bank Group and UNFPA will improve maternal and reproductive health and address issues related to adolescent girls in the Sahel.

World Bank Group, UNFPA, Pledge to Improve Maternal and Reproductive Health of…

NIAMEY, Niger—A new regional initiative by the World Bank Group and UNFPA will improve maternal and reproductive health and…

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