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New UNFPA Representative to the Philippines
The United Nations Population Fund has named a new representative to the Philippines, Ms. Ugochi Daniels, who took the helm of the country office in November last year. A national of Nigeria, Ms.... Read more
UNFPA Welcomes New Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomed Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as the new Executive Director of UNFPA, who succeeded Thoraya Ahmed Obaid whose tenure ended 31... Read more
2010 State of the World Population, Philippines Launch
“What if I die? Who will take care of my younger siblings?” asked 13-year-old Tima (not her real name) as she narrated between sobs how her family fell apart and she was left responsible for her... Read more
New UNFPA Report Links Peace, Security and Development to Women’s Rights and Empowerment
LONDON, 20 October 2010—When women have access to the same rights and opportunities as men, they are more resilient to conflict and disaster and can lead reconstruction and renewal efforts in their... Read more
$750 Million Needed to Treat Obstetric Fistula Until 2015
UNITED NATIONS, New York— A report released by the United Nations today calls for intensified investment in cost-effective interventions to address the problem of obstetric fistula. The document... Read more
UNFPA Head Asks World Leaders to Put Women’s Health at Heart of Development Priorities
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 20 September—UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid today called on world leaders to increase funding for reproductive health, including family planning, and place... Read more
Government, Development Leaders, Gather for Women Deliver Philippines Conference
On September 15 to 17, government leaders, legislators, maternal and newborn health experts, health practitioners, development workers, young leaders and civil society representatives from the... Read more
Maternal Deaths Worldwide Drop by Third
GENEVA, 15 September 2010—The number of women dying due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth has decreased by 34 per cent from an estimated 546,000 in 1990 to 358,000 in 2008, according... Read more
It’s Time to Invest in Young People, Says UNFPA
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 26 August 2010—Now is the time to invest in young people and to promote dialogue and understanding across cultures and generations, said Purnima Mane, Deputy Executive... Read more
Message on International Day of Youth
Message on International Day of Youth Thoraya Ahmed Obaid UNFPA Executive Director 12 August 2010 Today, on the International Day of Youth, and every day, young people are searching for... Read more