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"Keeping the Promise, Moving Forward", Statement to the 2002 International Parliamentarian's Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action, in Ottawa, Canada: 21-22 November 2002
21 November 2002
Introduction Good morning everyone and welcome to the first global parliamentarians conference on the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action since the Hague Forum in 1999. I would like to…
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"ICPD: Keeping the Promise", Keynote Statement at the IPPF 50th Anniversary in New Delhi
13 November 2002
I would like to thank my good friend, Steven Sinding, the very capable new Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), for inviting me to deliver the keynote speech to…
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"How Can We Bridge Social And Economic Divides In A Globalizing World?", Plenary Statement at University for a Night, Synergos Institute, in New York.
29 October 2002
Good evening everyone. I would like to thank Peggy Dulany, S Bruce Shearer and The Synergos Institute for inviting me here tonight. I must admit that bridging the social and economic divides in our…
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"Gender and HIV/AIDS: Reinforcing the National Response", Statement at the Fifth Regional Conference of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians in Sal, Cape Verde
15 October 2002
Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here in Cape Verde for the first time. I would like to personally thank the Government of Cape Verde for hosting this important, and timely, Conference. I would…
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UNFPA Welcomes Timor-Leste into the United Nations Family and Renews Commitment to its Reproductive Health Efforts
27 September 2002
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 27 September 2002 - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warmly welcomes today's admission of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste as the 191st Member State of the…
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Statement to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board
24 September 2002
Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates I sat in this seat almost 21 months ago to present myself for the first time to the members of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme…
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Six Billion-Growing Population and Sustainable Development: Will Population Issues Undermine the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and Poverty Reduction?
21 September 2002
<p>Mr. President, I will argue today that population and reproductive health issues also count because they are the direct and/or indirect underpinning for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).</p>
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Statement to the Informal Panel for Five Heads of State on the New Partnership of Africa's Development
16 September 2002
Your Excellencies, I head an organization that deals with one of the thematic areas that cause a great deal of debate at the global level. We just have to remember paragraph 47 of the Plan of…
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Statement at the 55th Annual Conference of NGOs -- "Rebuilding Societies Emerging from Conflict: A Shared Responsibility"
10 September 2002
Good morning, everyone. It is truly a pleasure to be here today at the 55th Annual DPI/NGO Conference. It is an honour to share the podium with such distinguished panellists. And it is a delight to…
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Statement to the Panel on Health at the World Summit on Sustainable Development
26 August 2002
I am pleased to deliver a statement on health and sustainable development on behalf of Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. A healthy nation needs healthy…
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Empowering Women Through Microcredit: Progress and Possibilities
21 August 2002
Good morning. I would like to thank the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the Microcredit Summit Campaign for inviting me to participate in today's panel discussion. I would also…
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UNFPA Statement on U.S. Funding Decision
22 July 2002
It is with deep regret that I confirm the loss of U.S. funding this year for the United Nations Population Fund. It is especially troubling since the fact-finding mission that was sent to China by…
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