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  • 10 Sep 2005
  • Press Release

Population at Core of Development, Will Help Combat Poverty, Protect Environment, Says Latest UN Expert Report

<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — On the eve of the largest gathering of world leaders in history, a new United Nations report provides further evidence that investing…

Population at Core of Development, Will Help Combat Poverty, Protect…

<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — On the eve of the largest gathering of world leaders in history…

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  • 07 Sep 2005
  • Statement

Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA

It is a pleasure for me to address this second regular session of the Executive Board and it is an honour to lead, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund during this momentous time.

Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA

It is a pleasure for me to address this second regular session of the Executive Board and it is an honour to lead, UNFPA, the…

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  • 06 Sep 2005
  • Press Release

Addressing the Urgent Needs of Togo's Refugees

<p> <strong>AGAME, Benin</strong> — When violence erupted following Togo’s presidential elections, Akpene Adankpo only had time to gather up her five girls before fleeing with her…

Addressing the Urgent Needs of Togo's Refugees

<p> <strong>AGAME, Benin</strong> — When violence erupted following Togo’s presidential elections, Akpene…

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  • 31 Aug 2005
  • Statement

HIV/AIDS: Feminization of the Epidemic

<p>I am pleased to be able to join you by video. I should like to thank AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, for inviting me to share a few opening remarks at the start…

HIV/AIDS: Feminization of the Epidemic

<p>I am pleased to be able to join you by video. I should like to thank AusAID, the Australian Agency for International…

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  • 30 Aug 2005
  • Press Release

Survey Reveals Acute Need for Reproductive Health Care in Thailand's Migrant Communities Affected by Tsunami

<p> <strong>PHUKET, Thailand</strong> — Migrants living in areas affected by last year's tsunami need better access to maternal and child health services, family planning and…

Survey Reveals Acute Need for Reproductive Health Care in Thailand's…

<p> <strong>PHUKET, Thailand</strong> — Migrants living in areas affected by last year's tsunami need…

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  • 24 Aug 2005
  • Press Release

Niger Food Crisis Especially Dangerous for Pregnant Women

<p> <strong>DAKAR, Senegal</strong>—The increasingly poor nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women in Niger threatens to increase the already high rates of maternal and…

Niger Food Crisis Especially Dangerous for Pregnant Women

<p> <strong>DAKAR, Senegal</strong>—The increasingly poor nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women in…

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  • 22 Aug 2005
  • Press Release

Report Calls for Six Steps To Improve Health Care, Reduce Maternal Death in Latin America and Caribbean

<p> <strong>MEXICO CITY, Mexico</strong>—A report on progress made in meeting the Millennium Development Goals in Latin America and the Caribbean recommends six steps to improve…

Report Calls for Six Steps To Improve Health Care, Reduce Maternal Death in…

<p> <strong>MEXICO CITY, Mexico</strong>—A report on progress made in meeting the Millennium Development Goals…

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  • 12 Aug 2005
  • Press Release

'Chasing the Dream' Youth Photo Exhibit Opens in New York

<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—Their stories are as poignant as they are inspiring.</p>

'Chasing the Dream' Youth Photo Exhibit Opens in New York

<p> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—Their stories are as poignant as they are inspiring.</p>

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  • 12 Aug 2005
  • Statement

International Youth Day 2005

<p>Today as the world commemorates International Youth Day, we have an opportunity to look at the situation of young people and focus on the quality of their lives.</p>

International Youth Day 2005

<p>Today as the world commemorates International Youth Day, we have an opportunity to look at the situation of young people…

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