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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director

NEW YORK - The theme of this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, “Tracking Fistula – Transforming Lives,” reflects an important step forward in eradicating this preventable condition, which affects an estimated two million women and girls in developing countries.

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International Day of Families

Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director

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International Day of the Midwife

Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director, and Frances Day-Stirk, President, International Confederation of Midwives

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