Statements and speeches
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International Migration: Human Rights and Dialogue
03 April 2006
Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to address the opening of this thirty-ninth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).
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Opening Remarks to the Global Consultation on the Rights of People Living with HIV to Sexual and Reproductive Health
27 March 2006
<p align="left">Hello from New York. First of all let me welcome you to this Global Consultation on the Rights of People Living with HIV to Sexual and Reproductive Health.</p>
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Launch of the report, "Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection Strategies for Displaced Women and Girls"
14 March 2006
<p align="left">I would like to thank Carolyn for inviting me this morning and I would like to commend the Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children for issuing this very important report.</p>
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International Women's Day
08 March 2006
<p align="left">Today, on International Women’s Day, I join others in paying tribute to women.</p>
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Statement on the Commission on the Status of Women
01 March 2006
<p>It is my honour to deliver a statement to this historic 50th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.</p>
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Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
06 February 2006
<p>Today, during the next 24 hours, an estimated 6,000 girls will undergo the practice of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C).</p>
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World AIDS Day
01 December 2005
<p class="bodytext">Today on World AIDS Day, it is time to pay tribute to the millions of individuals all over the world who have stood up and spoken honestly and openly about HIV/AIDS.</p>
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25 November 2005
<p>As the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is time to remind ourselves, as world leaders agreed at the 2005 World Summit, that progress for women is progress for all.</p>
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3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health
17 November 2005
<p class="bodytext">Ladies and Gentlemen,</p> <p class="bodytext">It gives me great pleasure to address you in this vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur. I would like to thank the International Steering Committee, especially the Federation of Family Planning Associations of Malaysia, for organizing this important Conference in collaboration with UNFPA, IPPF and the Ford Foundation and many other partners.</p>
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Population and Reproductive Health: Culture and Religion Matter
12 November 2005
<p>I would like to thank the Government of Indonesia for its warm hospitality and for hosting this important Conference.</p>
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Message on United Nations Day
24 October 2005
<p class="bodytext">Today, on the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, we can look back and feel good about certain accomplishments. Looking forward, we see there is still much to do.</p>
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Launch of the State of World Population 2005 Report
12 October 2005
<p>It is a pleasure, again this year, to be in London to launch the <i>State of World Population 2005</i> report of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.</p>
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