- 31 Oct 2011
- In the News
7 Billion Reasons to Empower Women
<p>Ted Turner, founder and chairman of the United Nations Foundation and founder of CNN and Turner Broadcasting, argues that focusing on what women want and need is the way to ensure that the 7…
7 Billion Reasons to Empower Women
<p>Ted Turner, founder and chairman of the United Nations Foundation and founder of CNN and Turner Broadcasting, argues…
Read story- 26 Oct 2011
- Press Release
Additional Investments in Youth Needed as World Population Tops 7 Billion, States UNFPA Report
<p>LONDON—In five days, world population is projected to reach 7 billion. How we respond now will determine whether we have a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future or one that is marked by…
Additional Investments in Youth Needed as World Population Tops 7 Billion,…
<p>LONDON—In five days, world population is projected to reach 7 billion. How we respond now will determine whether we have…
Read story- 21 Oct 2011
- Opinion
Helping Families in the Horn of Africa to Make Better Choices
In this commentary, written for the BMJ Blog, UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin explores the tradition of large families in the Horn of Africa and related challenges.
Helping Families in the Horn of Africa to Make Better Choices
In this commentary, written for the BMJ Blog, UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin explores the tradition of large…
Read story- 21 Oct 2011
- Press Release
Countdown Begins: 7 Days to 7 Billion People
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA today released a world anthem today entitled <i>United.</i> Performed by more than 50 musicians from 13 countries, <i>United</i>…
Countdown Begins: 7 Days to 7 Billion People
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA today released a world anthem today entitled <i>United.</i> Performed by…
Read story- 20 Oct 2011
- Opinion
Be Prepared for a World of 7 Billion
This op-ed by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, urging the world to heed important demographic trends, appeared in the 18 October issue of the Financial Times.
Be Prepared for a World of 7 Billion
This op-ed by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, urging the world to heed important demographic trends, appeared in…
Read story- 17 Oct 2011
- Media Advisory
UNFPA Report Cites Challenges, Opportunities as World Population Passes 7 Billion
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— The challenges confronting humanity as the world’s population reaches 7 billion on 31 October will be presented in a new report by UNFPA.</p> <p> …
UNFPA Report Cites Challenges, Opportunities as World Population Passes 7…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— The challenges confronting humanity as the world’s population reaches 7 billion on 31 October…
Read story- 12 Oct 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Providing Lifesaving Services to Pregnant Women Affected by Floods in Pakistan
<p>ISLAMABAD—In response to humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, UNFPA is providing lifesaving assistance to communities affected by the recent floods.</p>
UNFPA Providing Lifesaving Services to Pregnant Women Affected by Floods in…
<p>ISLAMABAD—In response to humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, UNFPA is providing lifesaving assistance to communities…
Read story- 01 Oct 2011
- Statement
Older Persons in a World of 7 Billion
<p>"Population aging presents societies with new challenges but also great opportunities. Healthy older workers represent a growing reservoir of unrealized human capital. With the right…
Older Persons in a World of 7 Billion
<p>"Population aging presents societies with new challenges but also great opportunities. Healthy older workers…
Read story- 20 Sep 2011
- Press Release
Private Sector Involvement in Women’s and Children’s Health is Crucial to Saving 16 Million Lives, Says UN SG
<p>NEW YORK—The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised the involvement of leading businesses in the global effort to tackle women’s and children’s health.</p>
Private Sector Involvement in Women’s and Children’s Health is Crucial to…
<p>NEW YORK—The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised the involvement of leading businesses in the global effort…
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