Statements and speeches
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Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence
09 October 2014
The International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated annually on 11 October 2014. Today on the International Day of the Girl Child, I join every person around the world who believes that…
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Executive Director's Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons
01 October 2014
On this 24th International Day of Older Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the worldwide celebration of longevity and acknowledges the contributions that older persons…
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Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the Follow-up to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development
22 September 2014
Statement of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin Executive Director, UNFPA
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UNFPA: The path forward
05 September 2014
We also know that in order to make progress, in order to advance a universal sustainable development agenda beyond 2015, we must work towards a common understanding of the universality of human rights. Development can only succeed when human rights are respected.
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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for World Humanitarian Day 2014
19 August 2014
As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, I salute those who respond to crises and work tirelessly to save people in times of deep distress and danger.
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Expanding Sexual, Reproductive Health to Score Development Goals
18 August 2014
With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must all intensify our actions to hit our targets, especially the MDG 5 targets to reduce maternal death and achieve universal reproductive health.
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#ShowYourSelfie For Youth
12 August 2014
Kadiga, 17, was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation as a child. Like millions of girls in a similar situation, she will face countless risks to her health and untold pain as a result of decisions taken about her by others. But opinions in her community in Afar, Ethiopia, have recently started to change and, as a result, her younger sister, Medina, will not be cut.
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International Youth Day Statement of the Executive Director, UNFPA
12 August 2014
A safe and healthy passage from adolescence into adulthood is the right of every child. Being healthy means not merely the absence of illness, but complete physical, mental and social well-being.
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For a Better World for All
23 July 2014
It is now 100 long days since the abduction of 276 girls from their school in Chibok in northern Nigeria shocked and outraged the world. While a few of the girls have managed to escape their captors, the majority remain separated from their shattered families.
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Message for World Population Day
09 July 2014
Today's 1.8 billion young people are a powerful force, individually and collectively. They are shaping social and economic realities, challenging norms and values and building the foundation of the world's future.
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Statement by the Executive Director to the Executive Board
25 June 2014
UNITED NATIONS, Geneva – We remain committed to results and improving our accountability to our Member States, and most importantly, to those we serve. As you know, this is a crucial year. Member States, supported by UNFPA, are concluding the ICPD@20 review process, which will culminate with the Special Session of the UN General Assembly in September. They are also working together to define future Sustainable Development Goals, which we hope will reflect many of the lessons learned and recommendations from the global ICPD beyond 2014 review.
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Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
22 May 2014
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York – The theme of this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, “Tracking Fistula – Transforming Lives,” reflects an important step forward in eradicating this preventable condition, which affects an estimated two million women and girls in developing countries.</p>
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