- 28 Jan 2013
- Press Release
African Heads of State, Government, to Speed up Reduction of Maternal Deaths
ADDIS ABABA—Meeting at the African Union Summit, Heads of State and Government made new commitments to speed-up the reduction of maternal death and disability in the continent.
African Heads of State, Government, to Speed up Reduction of Maternal Deaths
ADDIS ABABA—Meeting at the African Union Summit, Heads of State and Government made new commitments to speed-up the reduction of…
Read story- 27 Jan 2013
- Media Advisory
Major Event to Highlight Women’s Health and Development in Africa
<p>The African Union Commission, UNFPA, and other partners will convene a special high-level event on the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) on the…
Major Event to Highlight Women’s Health and Development in Africa
<p>The African Union Commission, UNFPA, and other partners will convene a special high-level event on the Campaign on…
Read story- 23 Jan 2013
- Opinion
Towards Universal Access for Reproductive Health in the Philippines
This blog post by UNFPA's Executive Director, originally published in the Huffington Post, salutes a new health care law in the Philippines that expands access to voluntary family planning and…
Towards Universal Access for Reproductive Health in the Philippines
This blog post by UNFPA's Executive Director, originally published in the Huffington Post, salutes a new health care law in…
Read story- 21 Jan 2013
- Opinion
Africa: No Woman Should Die Giving Life
The following Opinion by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin was published by AllAfrica.com a week before the Summit of the Campaign to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA),…
Africa: No Woman Should Die Giving Life
The following Opinion by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin was published by AllAfrica.com a week before the…
Read story- 18 Jan 2013
- Statement
UNFPA Executive Director Welcomes Secretary-General’s New Envoy on Youth
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York –The Executive Director of UNFPA, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, welcomes the appointment of Ahmad Alhindawi of Jordan as the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth.</p>
UNFPA Executive Director Welcomes Secretary-General’s New Envoy on Youth
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York –The Executive Director of UNFPA, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, welcomes the appointment of Ahmad…
Read story- 31 Dec 2012
Through a Death a Nation Awakens
<p>We do not know her real name. But she was known to some as <i>Nirbhaya</i>, the 'fearless one' who valiantly fought her rapists, or <i>Damini,</i> the…
Through a Death a Nation Awakens
<p>We do not know her real name. But she was known to some as <i>Nirbhaya</i>, the 'fearless one' who…
Read story- 07 Dec 2012
- Press Release
Youth Call For Full Participation in Shaping Future Development Agenda
BALI, Indonesia — The ICPD Global Youth Forum concluded in Bali, Indonesia Thursday producing a set of recommendations which outline the vision of young people around the world for their future.
Youth Call For Full Participation in Shaping Future Development Agenda
BALI, Indonesia — The ICPD Global Youth Forum concluded in Bali, Indonesia Thursday producing a set of recommendations which…
Read story- 06 Dec 2012
- Statement
Reproductive Rights are Key to Meaningful Participation
<p>On this Human Rights Day, we celebrate the right to participate in public life in an inclusive way, emphasizing that participation will only lead to people’s empowerment as long as it is…
Reproductive Rights are Key to Meaningful Participation
<p>On this Human Rights Day, we celebrate the right to participate in public life in an inclusive way, emphasizing that…
Read story- 04 Dec 2012
- Press Release
Nokia Joins UNFPA to Support Safe Births in Emergencies
UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA and Nokia announced today that the mobile communications company will donate the equivalent of 3,000 clean delivery kits to the Fund.
Nokia Joins UNFPA to Support Safe Births in Emergencies
UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA and Nokia announced today that the mobile communications company will donate the equivalent of 3…
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