Global
05 May 2019
Midwives— Defenders of Human Rights Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2019 Midwives are public…
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21 March 2019
The Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE region will be held on Thursday, 21 March, and Friday, 22 March 2019, at the International Conference Centre…
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21 March 2019
For the first time, a pre-meeting for and by young people will be held ahead of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) for the UNECE* Region (21-22 March 2019). The…
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10 December 2018
Human rights are violated every time a girl is married off under age 18, every time a woman is denied access to quality maternal care and every time a person is subjected to…
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25 November 2018
Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Statement by the Heads of UN agencies, UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UN WOMEN, calling for…
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25 October 2018
Stigma and taboos around women’s health remain pervasive in most societies. Their effects have serious negative consequences and can put lives at risk. Taboos around…
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11 October 2018
A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change! Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the Occasion of the International Day of the Girl, 11 October 2018 We…
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10 October 2018
Let’s talk about mental health – and let’s act! Message of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2018 …
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01 October 2018
Celebrate our older rights champions! Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2018 …
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