- 17 Apr 2012
- Press Release
Leaders Discuss Priority Health Commodities that Save Women’s and Children’s Lives
<p>NEW YORK —Representatives from the United Nations, the private sector, governments, philanthropy, academia and civil society met today for the first time under the <i>United Nations…
Leaders Discuss Priority Health Commodities that Save Women’s and Children’s…
<p>NEW YORK —Representatives from the United Nations, the private sector, governments, philanthropy, academia and civil…
Read story- 10 Apr 2012
- Opinion
Family Planning: Making the Fundamental Human Right a Reality
This opinion piece arguing for universal access to family planning, by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, was printed in the Global Motherhood Blog of the Huffington Post.
Family Planning: Making the Fundamental Human Right a Reality
This opinion piece arguing for universal access to family planning, by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, was…
Read story- 01 Apr 2012
- Speech
Keep People at the Centre of Development
<p>“As members of Parliament, you are in a key position in ensuring adequate budget lines for health, holding governments accountable for their commitments, building partnerships and tearing…
Keep People at the Centre of Development
<p>“As members of Parliament, you are in a key position in ensuring adequate budget lines for health, holding governments…
Read story- 23 Mar 2012
- Press Release
UN Launches Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children
<p>NEW YORK—UNICEF and UNFPA today launched a high-level commission to improve access to essential but overlooked health supplies that could save the lives of millions of women and children…
UN Launches Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children
<p>NEW YORK—UNICEF and UNFPA today launched a high-level commission to improve access to essential but overlooked health…
Read story- 16 Mar 2012
- Press Release
American Reproductive Health Pioneer and Malaysian NGO Win 2012 United Nations Population Award
UNITED NATIONS, New York—An American reproductive health advocate, Adrienne Germain, and a Malaysian non-governmental organization, the Federation of Reproductive Health Associations of Malaysia,…
American Reproductive Health Pioneer and Malaysian NGO Win 2012 United Nations…
UNITED NATIONS, New York—An American reproductive health advocate, Adrienne Germain, and a Malaysian non-governmental…
Read story- 12 Mar 2012
- Press Release
UK Government, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to host Family Planning Summit
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — An event is scheduled to be held in London in July to generate political commitment and substantial resources to meet the family planning needs of women in the…
UK Government, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to host Family Planning…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — An event is scheduled to be held in London in July to generate political commitment and…
Read story- 08 Mar 2012
- Statement
Empowering Rural Women - Ending Poverty and Hunger
<p> <span>"Improving access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights is essential for rural women’s empowerment and ability to earn an income and feed themselves and…
Empowering Rural Women - Ending Poverty and Hunger
<p> <span>"Improving access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights is essential for rural…
Read story- 07 Mar 2012
- Press Release
Urban Poverty’s Hidden Dimensions Threaten Development, New Research Reveals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Residents of low-income and informal urban settlements suffer hugely from inadequate living conditions and limited access to services, which puts a disproportionate…
Urban Poverty’s Hidden Dimensions Threaten Development, New Research Reveals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Residents of low-income and informal urban settlements suffer hugely from inadequate living…
Read story- 28 Feb 2012
- Press Release
Launch of First-Ever Global Map of Devastating Childbirth Injury
<p>SANTA, CA/ SAN JOSE, CA/ UNITED NATIONS, New York—The largest and most comprehensive map of available services for women living with obstetric fistula was launched today by Direct Relief…
Launch of First-Ever Global Map of Devastating Childbirth Injury
<p>SANTA, CA/ SAN JOSE, CA/ UNITED NATIONS, New York—The largest and most comprehensive map of available services for women…
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