- 22 Aug 2013
- Press Release
UNFPA, USAID Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Access to Voluntary Family Planning for Women across Globe
UNITED NATIONS, New York—USAID and UNFPA, two of the longest-serving development agencies addressing population concerns, announced today new efforts to strengthen their collaboration to advance…
UNFPA, USAID Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Access to Voluntary Family…
UNITED NATIONS, New York—USAID and UNFPA, two of the longest-serving development agencies addressing population concerns,…
Read story- 17 Aug 2013
- Statement
World Humanitarian Day Message
Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years ago, but every day at 6 am, she embarks on the two-hourbus journey from…
World Humanitarian Day Message
Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years…
Read story- 15 Aug 2013
- Press Release
Population Conference Adopts Montevideo Consensus of Wide-Ranging Priority Actions on Reproductive Health, Gender Equality, Young People
The First Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded today, with the adoption of adoption of the Montevideo Consensus, a wide-…
Population Conference Adopts Montevideo Consensus of Wide-Ranging Priority…
The First Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded today,…
Read story- 13 Aug 2013
- Speech
Latin America and the Caribbean Are Set to Fulfill the Vision of Well-being and Dignity Set Out in Cairo 19 Years Ago
In his remarks during the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean ICPD review Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dr, Osotimehin highlights successes and challenges of the Region towards…
Latin America and the Caribbean Are Set to Fulfill the Vision of Well-being and…
In his remarks during the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean ICPD review Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dr,…
Read story- 13 Aug 2013
- Press Release
Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on International Youth Day
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean opened here on Monday, with representatives from more than 30 Latin…
Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on…
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the…
Read story- 12 Aug 2013
- Statement
Young People Move Development Forward
"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing countries alike," UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin…
Young People Move Development Forward
"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing…
Read story- 06 Aug 2013
- Statement
Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy fighting, it is estimated that hundreds of pregnant women may require…
Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy…
Read story- 02 Aug 2013
- Press Release
UNFPA to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Services for Millions of Adolescent Girls in Africa
UNITED NATIONS, Johannesburg—UNFPA will support eight African countries’ efforts to improve the reproductive health of adolescent girls.
UNFPA to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Services for Millions of…
UNITED NATIONS, Johannesburg—UNFPA will support eight African countries’ efforts to improve the reproductive health of adolescent…
Read story- 11 Jul 2013
- Statement
World Population Day 2013 Focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy
Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the 6 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth each year, especially in developing countries. Adolescent pregnancy is…
World Population Day 2013 Focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy
Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the 6 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth…
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