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'The pathway to human-centred development’
Full enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights can mean the difference between life and death for hundreds of thousands of women and... Read more
UN honours Nelson Mandela as champion of peace
NEW YORK, United States, 6 Dec 2013 — The United Nations family today mourned the loss – and celebrated the life and enduring legacy – of Nelson... Read more
'His humanity and honesty defined him'
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of former South African President and anti-apartheid stalwart, Nelson Mandela. The world has lost... Read more
ED wins hearts and minds in South Africa
On a whirlwind tour of South Africa last week, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin left an indelible impression on politicians,... Read more
‘Full choice, full access’ rallying call for young people
‘Full access, full choice’ was the rallying call at a conference on family planning I attended recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The call echoes... Read more
Ministers to sign bold UN-led initiative for youth
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Over 40 education and health ministers are to attend a UN-led meeting to affirm their political commitment to boosting... Read more
Let's end gender-based violence
Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious threat to their health... Read more
UNFPA committed to women, girls in Nigeria
BORNO STATE, Nigeria, 13 November — More women and girls are being kidnapped and raped in north Nigeria, following the recent insurgency, said the... Read more
Denying access to family planning is a form of violence
Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious threat to their health... Read more
UNFPA calls for development goal on youth
ADDIS ABABA, 15 November 2013 — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in the global agenda, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin,... Read more