- 18 Dec 2008
- Press Release
Campaign to End Fistula Wins Prestigious Award and Recognition as a Champion in the Field of Public Health
<p class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—The Campaign to End Fistula was today recognized as a model for championing collaboration between countries…
Campaign to End Fistula Wins Prestigious Award and Recognition as a Champion in…
<p class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—The Campaign to End Fistula was today…
Read story- 16 Dec 2008
- Statement
Statement on the First Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the United Nations Offices in Algiers
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished delegates, colleagues and friends,</p> <p class="bodytext"> </p> <p>I stand in front of you today in my…
Statement on the First Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the United…
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished delegates, colleagues and friends,</p> <p class="bodytext…
Read story- 10 Dec 2008
- Statement
Human Rights Day
<p class="bodytext">Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we can trace the evolution of a powerful international movement. We can…
Human Rights Day
<p class="bodytext">Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,…
Read story- 01 Dec 2008
- Statement
World AIDS Day
<p>Today, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pay tribute to the leaders in communities and nations who have promoted greater awareness and action to address the AIDS…
World AIDS Day
<p>Today, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pay tribute to the leaders in communities and…
Read story- 25 Nov 2008
- Statement
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p class="bodytext">As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, violence against women persists as an all-too-common violation of human…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
<p class="bodytext">As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,…
Read story- 18 Nov 2008
- Statement
Three Generations of Palestine refugees: The Quest for Human Rights and Human Dignity
<p>I am honoured to join you today in Amman. I would like to thank Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…
Three Generations of Palestine refugees: The Quest for Human Rights and Human…
<p>I am honoured to join you today in Amman. I would like to thank Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of the United…
Read story- 12 Nov 2008
- Statement
Launch of The State of World Population 2008
<p class="bodytext">Thank you for joining us today. It is a pleasure, once again, to be in London to launch <i>The State of World Population 2008</i> report from UNFPA,…
Launch of The State of World Population 2008
<p class="bodytext">Thank you for joining us today. It is a pleasure, once again, to be in London to launch <i…
Read story- 12 Nov 2008
- Press Release
New Report Shows Cultural Sensitivity Critical to Successful Development Strategies, Women's Equality
<p class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—Development strategies that are sensitive to cultural values can reduce harmful practices against women and…
New Report Shows Cultural Sensitivity Critical to Successful Development…
<p class="bodytext"> <strong>UNITED NATIONS, New York</strong>—Development strategies that are…
Read story- 10 Nov 2008
- Statement
Human Resources for Maternal Survival
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished participants,</p> <p class="bodytext"> </p> <p class="bodytext">Colleagues and friends,</p…
Human Resources for Maternal Survival
<p class="bodytext">Distinguished participants,</p> <p class="bodytext"> </p…
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