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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Joint Statement on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): UNFPA, UNICEF, the International Confederation of Midwives and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics issue a call to action for health workers around the world to mobilize against FGM.

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International Human Rights Day

Message of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day

Today on International Human Rights Day, I applaud human rights defenders across the globe and everyone who participated in the 16 days of activism to end violence against women. Together, we must stand up for human rights and human dignity for every one every day.  This is a global goal worthy in itself and critical for the advance of peace, justice and sustainable development.

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World AIDS Day

Universal Human Rights and Access - Key to Ending AIDS

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin's Statement on the Occasion of World AIDS Day

Today, on World AIDS Day, I join every person around the world who believes the next generation should be free of HIV and AIDS.

More than 30 years into the epidemic, we have moved beyond the early devastation wreaked by AIDS and scored many successes.

Over the past three years, the rate of new HIV infections has dropped by 13 per cent.

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