- 14 Mar 2006
- Statement
Launch of the report, "Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection Strategies for Displaced Women and Girls"
<p align="left">I would like to thank Carolyn for inviting me this morning and I would like to commend the Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children for issuing this very…
Launch of the report, "Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection…
<p align="left">I would like to thank Carolyn for inviting me this morning and I would like to commend the Women’…
Read story- 10 Mar 2006
- Press Release
Mari Simonen Named Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</strong> — The Secretary-General of the United Nations has approved the appointment of Mari Simonen as Deputy Executive…
Mari Simonen Named Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</strong> — The Secretary-General of the United…
Read story- 10 Mar 2006
- Press Release
Canada Makes New Contribution to Fight Sexual Violence in Democratic Republic of the Congo
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — The Government of Canada will contribute Can$15 million (US$13.2 million) to support efforts by UNFPA, the…
Canada Makes New Contribution to Fight Sexual Violence in Democratic Republic…
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — The Government of Canada will contribute…
Read story- 08 Mar 2006
- Statement
International Women's Day
<p align="left">Today, on International Women’s Day, I join others in paying tribute to women.</p>
International Women's Day
<p align="left">Today, on International Women’s Day, I join others in paying tribute to women.</p>
Read story- 01 Mar 2006
- Statement
Statement on the Commission on the Status of Women
<p>It is my honour to deliver a statement to this historic 50th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.</p>
Statement on the Commission on the Status of Women
<p>It is my honour to deliver a statement to this historic 50th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.</p>
Read story- 27 Feb 2006
- Press Release
Media Advisory: Panel Discussion on Global Efforts to Eliminate Obstetric Fistula
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbearing injury that affects more than 2 million women in the…
Media Advisory: Panel Discussion on Global Efforts to Eliminate Obstetric…
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — Obstetric fistula is a devastating…
Read story- 06 Feb 2006
- Statement
Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p>Today, during the next 24 hours, an estimated 6,000 girls will undergo the practice of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C).</p>
Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Female Genital…
<p>Today, during the next 24 hours, an estimated 6,000 girls will undergo the practice of female genital mutilation or…
Read story- 06 Feb 2006
- Press Release
UNFPA Calls for End to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today pledged its continued efforts to end the harmful practice of…
UNFPA Calls for End to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
<p align="left"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong> — UNFPA, the United Nations Population…
Read story- 30 Jan 2006
- Press Release
UNFPA Governing Body Approves New Country Programme for China
<p align="left" class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—The Executive Board of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, last week approved…
UNFPA Governing Body Approves New Country Programme for China
<p align="left" class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—The Executive…
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