- 16 Dec 2003
- Press Release
UNFPA Welcomes African Experts' Declaration that Population Programmes are Indispensable to Poverty Reduction
<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b>—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today welcomed African experts’ strong appeal for greater investments in…
UNFPA Welcomes African Experts' Declaration that Population Programmes are…
<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b>—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today…
Read story- 12 Dec 2003
- Press Release
Obstetric Fistula is a Widespread Problem in South Asia, Says UNFPA
<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – Obstetric fistula, the most devastating of all pregnancy-related disabilities, affects tens of thousands of girls…
Obstetric Fistula is a Widespread Problem in South Asia, Says UNFPA
<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – Obstetric fistula, the most devastating of all…
Read story- 01 Dec 2003
- Statement
Stigma and Discrimination Stymie AIDS Prevention Efforts
<p>World AIDS Day offers an occasion for communities and decision makers to examine progress made in countering the worst health crisis in modern history.</p>
Stigma and Discrimination Stymie AIDS Prevention Efforts
<p>World AIDS Day offers an occasion for communities and decision makers to examine progress made in countering the worst…
Read story- 25 Nov 2003
- Statement
Statement on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p>Today, let us welcome the progress that has been made to reduce violence against women and girls, and question why more progress has not been achieved. Women and girls should be safe in…
Statement on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of…
<p>Today, let us welcome the progress that has been made to reduce violence against women and girls, and question why more…
Read story- 25 Nov 2003
- Press Release
World Should Promote Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women, Says UNFPA
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – Women and girls should be safe in their homes, on the streets, in the workplace and in school, Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director,…
World Should Promote Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women, Says UNFPA
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – Women and girls should be safe in their homes, on the streets, in the…
Read story- 21 Nov 2003
- Statement
International Conference on Reproductive Health: Key to Development and Poverty Reduction -- Panel on Youth: Agents of Change
<p>UNFPA is honoured to take part in this important conference. We are particularly pleased to be joined by our partners: the International Planned Parenthood Federation, the World Bank, and…
International Conference on Reproductive Health: Key to Development and Poverty…
<p>UNFPA is honoured to take part in this important conference. We are particularly pleased to be joined by our partners:…
Read story- 17 Nov 2003
- Statement
Population, Development and Human Rights
<p>As ombudsmen, you play a vital role in monitoring and safeguarding human rights. You play an important role in advocating for the rights of citizens in the countries that you represent. The…
Population, Development and Human Rights
<p>As ombudsmen, you play a vital role in monitoring and safeguarding human rights. You play an important role in…
Read story- 12 Nov 2003
- Press Release
Caribbean Reaffirms Commitment to Reproductive Health, Gender Equality
<p> <b>PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago</b> – Twenty Caribbean countries and territories today reaffirmed their unequivocal <a href="http://www.unfpa.org/publications/…
Caribbean Reaffirms Commitment to Reproductive Health, Gender Equality
<p> <b>PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago</b> – Twenty Caribbean countries and territories today reaffirmed…
Read story- 04 Nov 2003
- Press Release
Maternal Deaths Nearly Triple in Iraq, Survey Shows
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – The number of women who die of pregnancy and childbirth in Iraq has nearly tripled since 1990, according to a <a href="http://149.120.…
Maternal Deaths Nearly Triple in Iraq, Survey Shows
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – The number of women who die of pregnancy and childbirth in Iraq has…
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