News

Ageing population doesn’t have to be a ‘time bomb,’ say experts

The productivity and potential of older people should not be underestimated. A woman with her grandson in China. <i>Photo credit: UNFPA/William A. Ryan

03 September 2014

Speech

Sustainable Development and Population Dynamics: Placing People at the Centre

19 June 2013

News

ICPD Global Youth Forum: Embracing the Voice of Young People

<p>Participants in the opening ceremony of the Global Youth Forum include (left to right) Mustafa Benalamlih, UN Resident Co-ordinator Indonesia; Rishita Nandigiri, GYF International Steering Committee co-Chair; Indonesia pop star Agnes Monica; UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin; Dr. Boediono, Vice President of Indonesia;  and Rinaldi Ridwan, GYF International Steering Committee co-Chair</p>

05 December 2012

News

Social Good Summit: Delivering Progress Using New Ideas and Platforms

Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at the Social Good Summit, taking part in a panel on how to inspire young people to become more effective agents of positive change. He was joined by Jeff Martin (Tribal Brands), Brooke Loughrin (US/UN youth observer) and Sharon Feder (moderator).

24 September 2012

News

Giving Millions of Women the Right to Decide How Many Children to Have – and When

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, speaking at the London Summit on Family Planning.  Photograph: Russell Watkins/Department for International Development

13 July 2012

In the News

Former UNFPA Leaders Praise London Summit as Transformative Moment for Family Planning

11 July 2012

Press Release

Asia-Pacific Countries Join Global Campaign for Universal Access to Reproductive Health and Family Planning

11 July 2012

News

Executive Director Visits Rocinha, One of South America’s Largest Slums

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Dr. Margaret Chan were presented with a painting by one of the clients of the paint workshop at the health complex in Rocinha.

29 June 2012

Press Release

Population Key to Sustainable Development, Says New UNFPA Report

21 June 2012

News

Rio+20: Nations Renew Agreements on Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Youth and Women’s Empowerment

High hopes have been pinned on the outcome of the Rio+20 Summit. Photo: Ulisses Lacava/UNFPA

20 June 2012