- 30 Jun 2003
- Statement
Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development
<p>I will not be speaking about trade, tariffs, and agricultural subsidies. I will change the focus of our dialogue on people and rural women, in particular. This is a population group that is…
Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries…
<p>I will not be speaking about trade, tariffs, and agricultural subsidies. I will change the focus of our dialogue on…
Read story- 18 Jun 2003
- Press Release
New Report Maps Fistula in Africa
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The first report ever to map obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa was launched today by UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) and…
New Report Maps Fistula in Africa
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The first report ever to map obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa was…
Read story- 11 Jun 2003
- Press Release
UNFPA Emergency Medical Supplies Arrive in Baghdad
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> — A new shipment of emergency reproductive health supplies, intended to meet the urgent needs of Iraqi women, arrived in Baghdad on 9 June.</p…
UNFPA Emergency Medical Supplies Arrive in Baghdad
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> — A new shipment of emergency reproductive health supplies, intended to…
Read story- 10 Jun 2003
- Press Release
Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased Risk to Women
<p class="bodytext"> <b>ACCRA, GHANA</b> – In a telephone interview Monday from the besieged capital of Monrovia, Liberian Minister of Health Dr Peter Coleman said that…
Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased…
<p class="bodytext"> <b>ACCRA, GHANA</b> – In a telephone interview Monday from the besieged capital…
Read story- 09 Jun 2003
- Press Release
Escalating Conflict in Liberia Threatens Health of Millions Across West Africa, UNFPA Warns
<p> <b>AKOSOMBO, GHANA</b> – As Liberian rebels closed in on Monrovia and refugees began fleeing, a humanitarian strategy meeting convened by UNFPA, the United Nations Population…
Escalating Conflict in Liberia Threatens Health of Millions Across West Africa…
<p> <b>AKOSOMBO, GHANA</b> – As Liberian rebels closed in on Monrovia and refugees began fleeing, a…
Read story- 26 May 2003
- Statement
Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development: Third Council Meeting
<p>I would like to thank the Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development and its President, the Honourable Marjatta Vehkaoja, for organizing this meeting. I would also like…
Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development: Third Council…
<p>I would like to thank the Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development and its President, the…
Read story- 22 May 2003
- Press Release
UNFPA and Partners Expand Family Planning in Pakistan
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> - To combat high levels of maternal mortality and meet people’s needs for family planning, UNFPA and other partners have agreed to significantly…
UNFPA and Partners Expand Family Planning in Pakistan
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> - To combat high levels of maternal mortality and meet people’s needs for…
Read story- 21 May 2003
- Statement
Statement at the Columbia University School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony
<p>Tonight, as you graduate from the Columbia University School of Nursing, you too are honoured with education. You are honoured to have attended a prestigious institution, which is a leader…
Statement at the Columbia University School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony
<p>Tonight, as you graduate from the Columbia University School of Nursing, you too are honoured with education. You are…
Read story- 12 May 2003
- Statement
Women's Health and Empowerment: A Key to a Better World
<p>Just as tragic as the women who die needlessly are the women who survive but are permanently disabled. For every woman who dies from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, there are…
Women's Health and Empowerment: A Key to a Better World
<p>Just as tragic as the women who die needlessly are the women who survive but are permanently disabled. For every woman…
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