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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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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 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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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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01 January 2017
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JOINT STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)
Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the human rights and undermines the health and well-being of some 3 million girls each year. More than 130 million girls and women in the…
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01 January 2017
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE COLUMBIA-FUDAN GLOBAL SUMMIT ON AGING & HEALTH BY DR. NATALIA KANEM, UNFPA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It is my great honor and pleasure to deliver this address at the Columbia-Fudan Global Summit on Aging & Health, representing UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin,…
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01 January 2017
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STATEMENT OF UNFPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DR. BABATUNDE OSOTIMEHIN, FOR WORLD POPULATION DAY
A recent United Nations report warns that the number of forcibly displaced people has risen to a record number – almost 60 million at the end of 2014. Among these, most women and…
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