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MIPAA+20 Seminar: Actively responding to population ageing — Challenges, responses and prospects

calendar_today 12 December 2022

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MIPAA+20 Seminar: Actively responding to population ageing — Challenges, responses and prospects

Older persons should benefit from inclusive social and economic development while be able to continue to make a substantial contribution to society to the best of their ability.

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

calendar_today 03 December 2022

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2022

calendar_today 01 December 2022

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2022

UNFPA embraces the rallying cry, “Equalize!” that champions a world in which all people can protect themselves and stay free of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections,…

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022

calendar_today 25 November 2022

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UNFPA stands with its UN partners and the United Nations Secretary-General's UNiTE Campaign in calling…

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As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

calendar_today 15 November 2022

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As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

By achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, delivering human rights and leaving no one behind, we can usher in a world where all 8 billion people can thrive.

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Opportunity Sharing for Global Ageing:  The Hongqiao International Economic Forum calls for investment in older people to advance the silver economy and support inclusive growth

calendar_today 05 November 2022

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Opportunity Sharing for Global Ageing: The Hongqiao International Economic Forum calls for investment in older people to advance the silver economy and support inclusive growth

UNFPA will continue working with its national partners and the international community to identify effective, evidence-based policy and programme solutions that respond to the…

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Opinion-Editorial: Building a sustainable social security system that supports gender equality

calendar_today 31 October 2022

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Opinion-Editorial: Building a sustainable social security system that supports gender equality

To ensure that women can age with good health, dignity, skills, and the decision-making power to be able to contribute to society to their fullest potential, investing in a life…

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Opinion-Editorial: Reflecting on progress in maternal health in China

calendar_today 13 October 2022

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Opinion-Editorial: Reflecting on progress in maternal health in China

Understanding the levels and drivers of maternal mortality cases not only tells us about women's access to and availability of quality healthcare, but indicate indirectly the…

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik

calendar_today 15 August 2022

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik

I am profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Nafis Sadik, proud champion of choice and tireless advocate for women’s health, rights and…

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