Statements and speeches
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Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011
20 June 2011
<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.</p>
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Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011
20 June 2011
<p>Today we are launching the <i>State of the World’s Midwifery 2011</i>, the first report of its kind since 1976. The report is based on surveys in 58 developing countries which together account for 91 per cent of the world’s maternal deaths.<br/> </p>
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Promoting the Role of Young People in HIV Response
09 June 2011
<p>"We need to fully engage young people in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention programmes," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin at high-level meeting on AIDS side-event on young people's role in HIV response.</p>
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UNFPA: The Way Forward
06 June 2011
<p>In his second speech to the Executive Board, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin outlined his preliminary vision for moving UNFPA forward.</p>
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Migration and Youth: Harnessing Opportunities for Development
17 May 2011
"To harness opportunities for development, the voices of young migrants must be heard so that policies and programmes can be developed to maximize the benefits of migration for those who migrate and for their countries of origin and destination," stated Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), at Global Migration Group (GMG) Symposium in New York.
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Keeping Focus on Adolescents
16 May 2011
<p>"<span>Everyone understands in their heart that human rights violations of a young girl are a tragedy. What is not fully understood is that investing in young people, especially adolescent girls, and promoting their rights can have a tremendous positive effect on the development of their communities and nations," stated UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Mari Simonen at G8/20 Global Parliamentarians Summit on Girls and Population in Paris.</span> </p>
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Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed Countries
13 May 2011
"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and improve countries’ prospects for sustainable development," stated Ms. Safiye Cagar, Director of UNFPA Information and External Relations Division on behlaf of UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin at the IV LDC Conference in Istanbul.
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Midwives Deliver – And Not Only Babies
05 May 2011
The current global shortage of some 350,000 professional midwives means that women and their newborns die from complications that could have been easily prevented by a health worker with the right skills, the right equipment and the right support. Midwives are the unsung heroes of maternal and newborn health", states UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin on the International Day of the Midwife.
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Putting Girls First
12 April 2011
"Girls are the unexpected solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems, provided that we invest in them and promote their rights," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin at Commission on Population and Development side-event titled 'Putting Girls First'.
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Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning
11 April 2011
"It is not only right to invest in family planning - it is also sound economics. Investing in family planning as part of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health package is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. It actually saves money from other health and public expenses," stated Ms. Purnima Mane, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme), at Commission on Population and Development side-event “Family Planning: Key to Saving Lives”.
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Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development
11 April 2011
<p>"As our population approaches 7 billion, every person particularly adolescents and young people should be able to enjoy human rights and human dignity. Every person should have the opportunity to make the most of his or her potential," stated UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin at the 44th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development.</p>
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It’s Time to Unleash the Full Potential of Women
08 March 2011
"When girls are educated and healthy, and can avoid early marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV, they can contribute fully to society," states UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin in his message on the International Women's Day 2011.
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