- 25 Nov 2002
- Statement
Statement to the National Press Club, in Washington D.C.
I am pleased to be here today at the National Press Club. I would like to thank the President of Population Communications International, David Andrews, for inviting me. It is an honour to share the…
Statement to the National Press Club, in Washington D.C.
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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- 21 Nov 2002
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"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…
"Keeping the Promise, Moving Forward", Statement to the 2002…
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Read story- 19 Nov 2002
- Press Release
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
- Press Release
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…
"How Can We Bridge Social And Economic Divides In A Globalizing World?…
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Read story- 21 Oct 2002
- Press Release
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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