- 24 Feb 2012
- Media Advisory
Women’s Contributions to Peace and Security Reflected in Quilt Exhibition
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York -- On the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day, 8 March, UNFPA will sponsor a major quilt exhibition that illustrates the hopes, fears, and challenges that…
Women’s Contributions to Peace and Security Reflected in Quilt Exhibition
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York -- On the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day, 8 March, UNFPA will sponsor a major…
Read story- 08 Feb 2012
- Speech
Investing in People and Equity to Build a World of Opportunity for All
<p>"<span>We at UNFPA continue to emphasize that people and the principle of equity must be kept at the centre of sustainable development. It means recognizing the need to invest in…
Investing in People and Equity to Build a World of Opportunity for All
<p>"<span>We at UNFPA continue to emphasize that people and the principle of equity must be kept at the centre…
Read story- 06 Feb 2012
- Statement
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>"On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I call on the global community to join us in this critical effort. Together, we can end FGM/C in one…
Renewing Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>"On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I call on the global community to…
Read story- 06 Feb 2012
- Press Release
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in 2011. This brought the total number of communities renouncing the…
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in…
Read story- 01 Feb 2012
- Speech
UNFPA and Emerging Development Agenda
<p> </p> <p> <span>"UNFPA’s main focus in 2012 is on implementing the revised Strategic Plan and ensuring that we consistently deliver high-impact country programmes…
UNFPA and Emerging Development Agenda
<p> </p> <p> <span>"UNFPA’s main focus in 2012 is on implementing the revised Strategic Plan…
Read story- 30 Jan 2012
- Press Release
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptable for Intel Corporation and UNFPA.</p>
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth…
Read story- 17 Jan 2012
- Press Release
UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare</p>
UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
- Press Release
Secretary-General Appoints Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive…
Secretary-General Appoints Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Deputy Executive…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Anne-Birgitte…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
- Press Release
UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’s 2011 Annual Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population…
UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’…
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