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World Population Day - 11 July 2015
Each year, on 11 July, World Population Day focuses attention on the urgency and importance of population and reproductive health issues. This year, the theme of the World Population Day is “... Read more
Secretary-General’s Message for World Population Day 2015
Not since the end of the Second World War have so many people been forced from their homes across the planet. With nearly 60 million individuals having fled conflict or disaster, women and... Read more
When disaster strikes, women and girls are the backbone of resilience
By Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director World Population Day 2015 reminds us that women and girls are particularly vulnerable in humanitarian emergencies – but also play an active role... Read more
UNFPA Executive Director's Message for World Population Day 2015
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 adolescent girls... Read more
People must be at heart of development in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, speakers say at UNFPA event on sexual and reproductive health
SOFIA – As world leaders gear up to adopting a new global development agenda later this year, participants at a regional conference today affirmed that people and their rights must be at the heart of... Read more
Young leaders have key role in shaping future population and development agenda, participants say at regional event in Chisinau
CHISINAU – Young leaders have a crucial role to play in shaping the future population and development agenda in Europe and Central Asia, participants said at the opening of a two-day conference... Read more
Riding for Women’s Rights from Jakarta to Amsterdam
ASHGABAT – Four young women and friends from Netherlands have a goal to pedal their way through more than 14,000 kilometers from Jakarta to Amsterdam to raise the awareness on women’s rights. When... Read more
Strengthening the gender equality provisions in the Constitution of Turkmenistan
ASHGABAT – Strengthening of gender equality provisions in the Constitution of Turkmenistan was the focus of the workshop conducted by the UNFPA international consultant for the members and... Read more
Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The International Day of the Midwife is observed on 5 May. Today, on the International Day of... Read more
UNFPA held consultations on the first survey on domestic violence
ASHGABAT – UNFPA conducted series of meetings to present the best international practices of studying the violence against women (VAW) and domestic violence through preparation and conducting the... Read more