Statements and speeches
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Step it up for gender equality
08 March 2016
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive.
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UNFPA closely monitors Zika outbreak, urges access to sexual and reproductive health care and information
04 February 2016
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially adverse effects on the health of women and babies, particularly in Latin America. We are also closely monitoring its possible spread to other regions.
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Eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030
03 February 2016
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violent practice, scarring girls for life – endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential.
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UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
01 February 2016
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra care to avoid exposure to mosquito bites, use insecticide-treated mosquito nets and apply insect repellents approved for use in pregnant women.
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World Launches Historic Drive to End Poverty, Transform Humanity
31 December 2015
The world will make history tomorrow by officially launching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the new development agenda that promises to lift millions of people from poverty, save and improve the lives of billions, and protect our planet. We at UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, reiterate our full commitment to the achievement of these goals by 2030.
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Our rights. Our freedoms. Always.
10 December 2015
Today, we mark the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of two landmark international treaties. Together, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights have shaped the integral and indivisible nature of the international human rights framework.
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Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030
01 December 2015
Statement of the UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, for World AIDS Day This year, World AIDS Day coincides with the African conference on controlling HIV and other sexually…
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World Must End Violence against Women
25 November 2015
One in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence, most often by an intimate partner. In most countries, fewer than four in 10 survivors of such violence seek help.
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UNFPA Hopes Policy Changes Will Lead to Fulfillment of Chinese Couples' Rights on Family Size
30 October 2015
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, notes the important announcement by the Government of China that couples across the country may have two children, thereby moving away from the so-called “one-child policy” that was introduced more than 30 years ago
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A New Era in the Fight against Poverty
17 October 2015
To lift people out of poverty, countries will need stronger and better social protection systems. But to sustainably eradicate poverty, they will need to create many more jobs.
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The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030
11 October 2015
Today, as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the world has an unprecedented opportunity to focus on the power of girls to drive progress and transform our world.
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Sustainable Cities for All Ages
01 October 2015
Population ageing and urbanization are major global issues of the 21st century. While cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and over is also rising. Rapid urbanization is challenging both national and local governments in developing inclusive and integrated cities. Today, as we observe the International Day of Older Persons, we must ensure that cities respond to the needs of persons of all ages and that older persons are as much a part of urban life as their younger counterparts.
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