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01 January 2017
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Un Youth Envoy Heads Joint UN System Delegation on a First Youth-Focused Visit to China
The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi, is in China this week together with a joint UN delegation to highlight the critical role young people play in…
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01 January 2017
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UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESS - KEY TO ENDING AIDS
Today, on World AIDS Day, I join every person around the world who believes the next generation should be free of HIV and AIDS.
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01 January 2017
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EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL: STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On behalf of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, I express our deepest sympathy to the people and Government of Nepal following the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck…
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01 January 2017
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IN DISASTERS, WOMEN ARE THE BACKBONE OF RESILIENCE
The rising frequency and impact of natural disasters is a clear sign of our changing world. It is also a warning for us to better prepare to reduce the risks that people might…
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01 January 2017
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STATEMENT OF UNFPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DR. BABATUNDE OSOTIMEHIN, FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE
Today, on the International Day of the Midwife, we stand in solidarity with midwives worldwide and thank them for the life-saving work they do.
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01 January 2017
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ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA CAN TRANSFORM AND SAVE BILLIONS OF LIVES, SAYS UNFPA
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, commends world leaders on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – a significant achievement in the history of…
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01 January 2017
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YOUTH PARTICIPATION CRUCIAL IN DEVELOPMENT: LAUNCH OF UN CHINA "IMAGINE 2030" CAMPAIGN FOR YOUTH IN CHINA
As part of the United Nations Day celebration, the launch ceremony for youth online campaign UN China “Imagine 2030” was held today at the United Nations Compound in Beijing.
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01 January 2017
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STATEMENT OF UNFPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DR. BABATUNDE OSOTIMEHIN, FOR WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s an excellent opportunity for all of us to pause and consider the extent of the heinous crime of abuse of older persons. Millions…
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01 January 2017
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FULFILLING A CRUCIAL MANDATE: UNFPA AT THE THIRD UN WORLD CONFERENCE ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
The need for resilient health systems capable of delivering quality sexual and reproductive health, and the crucial role of women in reducing disaster risks, will be discussed…
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