Human rights & gender equality

In the News

Women Will Change the World, Executive Director Tells CNN

  • 20 November 2012
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Statement

UNFPA Condemns Brutal Attack on Courageous Pakistani Girls

11 October 2012

 UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, condemns the brutal attack on Malala Yousafzai and two other Pakistani girls who spoke out for the rights of girls to receive an education. The senseless and repugnant act of of violence will not undermine the international community's commitment to gender equality, human rights and equal opportunity everywhere. UNFPA stands in solidarity with the girls whose courage has inspired us all. On this International Day of the Girl Child, UNFPA wishes them a complete and speedy recovery and extends its support for their families.

Media Advisory

Child Marriage Trends, Consequences, Highlighted in New UN Report, Multimedia Exhibition

03 October 2012

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News

Addressing Population Challenges Is More Urgent Than Ever, UNFPA Executive Director Tells Asian Demographers

The UNFPA Executive Director, spoke to hundreds of demographers and population experts at the opening of the Asian Population Association's second conference. Photo: Sukthawee Suwannachairop/UNFPA
  • 26 August 2012
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In the News

Giving Life is the Leading Cause of Death for Women in South Sudan

  • 25 July 2012
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News

Executive Director: Access to Life-saving Supplies is a Human Right

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin at a joint press conference with the Minister of State of Health for Nigeria, the Honourable Alhaji Mohammad Pate.
  • 15 July 2012
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News

Executive Director Urges First Ladies to Raise their Voices Against Child Marriage and Teen Pregnancy

  • 16 July 2012
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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
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In the News

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

  • 11 July 2012
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News

South Sudan Commemorates its First Birthday

The first year since South Sudan achieved independence has been one of  challenges as well as achievements.
  • 09 July 2012
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