Statements and speeches
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Statement on the United States Decision to Again Withhold Funding from UNFPA
12 March 2018
UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, notes with regret the determination by the United States of America to withhold funds from UNFPA for the second consecutive year.…
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Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world
08 March 2018
The economic inequalities plaguing much of the world today are reinforced by many other forms of inequality, including inequalities in sexual and reproductive health. More than 200 million women—many of them poor and living in rural and remote parts of the world—lack access to voluntary family planning methods. In addition, more than 800 pregnant women—many in fragile socio-economic situations—die each day from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Graduation Ceremony
05 March 2018
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2018 Graduation Ceremony of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship, the School’s highest honour.
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UNFPA’s statement on recent media stories about aid delivery in Syria
01 March 2018
UNFPA notes the recent news stories on possible sexual exploitation and abuse in the distribution of humanitarian aid inside Syria. UNFPA underscores that it has zero tolerance for any form of abuse or exploitation.
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UNFPA Condemns Attacks on Health Facilities and Personnel in Syria
21 February 2018
Statement of Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, in response to Escalation of Violence in Syria
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A race against trends
06 February 2018
Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice that inflicts lasting emotional harm and preys on the most vulnerable, least powerful members of society – girls between infancy and age 15. A violation of human rights that both reflects and perpetuates the low status of girls and women in too many places. A drag on the well-being of communities and economies.
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Statement of Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2018
25 January 2018
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS.
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New Year, New Beginnings
12 January 2018
New Year Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
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Advancing Comprehensive Sexuality Education to Achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
14 December 2017
Introductory remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the High-level Technical Meeting on Advancing Comprehensive Sexuality Education to Achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 14 December 2017, Oslo, Norway.
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We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions
10 December 2017
Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we celebrate the foundations that the Declaration provides for the right to sexual and reproductive health, and the growing recognition that these are fundamental human rights. This takes these rights and freedoms to new levels.
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‘Freedom from fear’: Ending violence against women
10 December 2017
Human beings are born free and equal, both in rights and in dignity. This is the fundamental principle enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd named Time Magazine Person of the Year 2017
07 December 2017
Ashley Judd was one of the “silence breakers” named by Time magazine as Person of the Year 2017. This designation makes us even prouder than ever to be working with Ms. Judd as UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.
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