- 25 Nov 2002
- Statement
Statement at the Annual Conference of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) -- "Islam, Globalization and Feminist Networks", in Washington, D.C.
Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here today with such distinguished panellists. I would like to thank Mahnaz Afkhami and the Women's Learning Partnership and the Association of Middle East…
Statement at the Annual Conference of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA…
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Read story- 21 Nov 2002
- Statement
"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
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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Read story- 21 Nov 2002
- Press Release
Lawmakers from 70 Countries Gather at Canadian Parliament to Promote Reproductive Rights
<p> <b>OTTAWA</b> - Access to reproductive health care is a matter of life and death, said Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director of UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), today at the…
Lawmakers from 70 Countries Gather at Canadian Parliament to Promote…
<p> <b>OTTAWA</b> - Access to reproductive health care is a matter of life and death, said Thoraya Obaid,…
Read story- 19 Nov 2002
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UN Asks for $3 Billion to Address Global Humanitarian Needs in 2003
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Thoraya Obaid today launched the annual United Nations appeals for…
UN Asks for $3 Billion to Address Global Humanitarian Needs in 2003
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),…
Read story- 18 Nov 2002
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UNFPA Joins Forces with OPEC Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Arab Region, Central America and the Caribbean
<p> <b>BRUSSELS</b> - HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in the Arab region, Central America and the Caribbean will be strengthened under a three-year, 13-country initiative launched today…
UNFPA Joins Forces with OPEC Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Arab Region, Central…
<p> <b>BRUSSELS</b> - HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in the Arab region, Central America and the Caribbean will be…
Read story- 13 Nov 2002
- Statement
"ICPD: Keeping the Promise", Keynote Statement at the IPPF 50th Anniversary in New Delhi
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…
"ICPD: Keeping the Promise", Keynote Statement at the IPPF 50th…
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Read story- 01 Nov 2002
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UNFPA Launches two-year Campaign to Fight Obstetric Fistula in Sub-Saharan Africa
<p> <b>ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia</b>—The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the launch of a two-year campaign to fight obstetric fistula in 12 countries in sub-…
UNFPA Launches two-year Campaign to Fight Obstetric Fistula in Sub-Saharan…
<p> <b>ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia</b>—The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the launch of a two…
Read story- 29 Oct 2002
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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.
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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Read story- 21 Oct 2002
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Fight Against HIV/AIDS Should Address Women's and Girl's Specific Needs, African Women Leaders Say
<p> <b>SAL, Cape Verde</b> —More than 80 women ministers, parliamentarians and other leaders from sub-Saharan Africa met in Cape Verde last week to address the devastating effects…
Fight Against HIV/AIDS Should Address Women's and Girl's Specific…
<p> <b>SAL, Cape Verde</b> —More than 80 women ministers, parliamentarians and other leaders from sub-Saharan…
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