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  • 14 Jun 2023
  • Press Release

UNFPA urges international community to put women’s and girls’ rights at the centre of humanitarian response in Syria

New York, 14 June 2023 – UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, calls on the international community to prioritize the health and rights of women and girls impacted by the Syria crisis…

UNFPA urges international community to put women’s and girls’ rights at the…

New York, 14 June 2023 – UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, calls on the international community to prioritize…

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  • 13 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2023

Sexual violence in conflict: a hidden crisis Conflict is on the rise. We see the images everywhere. Online and in the news. Sometimes even in our own communities. Soldiers with guns run in front of…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International…

Sexual violence in conflict: a hidden crisis Conflict is on the rise. We see the images everywhere. Online and in the news.…

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  • 12 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Opening Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress

Opening Ceremony Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress, Sunday, 11 June 2023.

Opening Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd…

Opening Ceremony Remarks by Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 33rd International Confederation of Midwives Triennial…

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  • 08 Jun 2023
  • Statement

Statement of the Executive Director to the Annual Session of the Executive Board 2023

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, 8 June 2023.

Statement of the Executive Director to the Annual Session of the Executive…

Statement of the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, 8 June 2023.

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  • 02 Jun 2023
  • Speech

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It is clear. It does not end with the closing of this session. 

Closing Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second…

As we draw the curtain on the Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, our call for change is loud. It…

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  • 18 May 2023
  • Press Release

UNFPA celebrates Catarina Furtado’s 23 years of service as Goodwill Ambassador, global champion for women and girls

New York, 18 May 2023 – Today, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, recognized and thanked Catarina Furtado for her extraordinary contributions during 23 years of service…

UNFPA celebrates Catarina Furtado’s 23 years of service as Goodwill Ambassador…

New York, 18 May 2023 – Today, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, recognized and thanked Catarina…

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  • 17 May 2023
  • Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Sexual Violence in Sudan

UNFPA has received reports of horrific sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan. Using rape and other forms of sexual assault to terrorize and destabilize communities is an egregious violation of…

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Sexual Violence in…

UNFPA has received reports of horrific sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan. Using rape and other forms of sexual assault to…

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  • 09 May 2023
  • Press Release

Global progress in tackling maternal and newborn deaths stalls since 2015: UN

GENEVA/NEW YORK, 9 May 2023 – Global progress in reducing deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies has flatlined for eight years due to decreasing investments in maternal and newborn health,…

Global progress in tackling maternal and newborn deaths stalls since 2015: UN

GENEVA/NEW YORK, 9 May 2023 – Global progress in reducing deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies has flatlined for eight…

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  • 05 May 2023
  • Statement

Continued attacks on health facilities in Sudan deprive women of reproductive health care

UNFPA condemns the attack on a maternity hospital in Khartoum yesterday, which underscores the horrific toll the fighting is exacting on Sudan’s women and families.

Continued attacks on health facilities in Sudan deprive women of reproductive…

UNFPA condemns the attack on a maternity hospital in Khartoum yesterday, which underscores the horrific toll the fighting is…

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