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Countdown to a World of Seven Billion People
Earth’s population will reach seven billion on 31 October, a milestone that offers unprecedented challenges and opportunities to all of humanity, according to UNFPA, the United Nations Population... Read more
Countdown to a World of Seven Billion People
HQ/2011/15 12 September 2011 Countdown to a World of Seven Billion People UNITED NATIONS, New York, 12 September 2011—Earth’s population will reach seven billion on 31 October, a milestone that... Read more
UNFPA Executive Director Visits Kenya to Highlight Maternal Health and Protection Needs of Women Affected by Drought
UNITED NATIONS, Nairobi/ New York, 2 September 2011—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is visiting refugee camps in Kenya to underscore the ... Read more
First Ladies, Experts, to Discuss Successes, Challenges in Securing Reproductive Health Supplies in Neediest Countries
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 September 2011—First Ladies, ministers and development experts will gather next week to share their countries’ successes and challenges in the field of maternal and... Read more
Message of Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on August 12, International Youth Day
Today on International Youth Day, and every day, youth should be able to participate in decision-making in their families, communities, and nations. The voices of youth should be heard in meetings... Read more
Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows
Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are upgraded by 2015, according to a major new report released here today by UNFPA, the United... Read more
Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows
38 of 58 countries surveyed could miss their MDG5 targets without112,000 moremidwives GENEVA/DURBAN, South Africa, 20 June 2011 – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing... Read more
Armenia in the World of 7 Billion: Press Conference and Debates Devoted to World Population Day 2011
On 11 July 2011, at “Henaran” Press Club, UNFPA Armenia held a press conference devoted to the World Population Day 2011 and the place of Armenia in the world of 7 billion. Mr. Vanik Babajanyan, Head... Read more
Armenia in the World of 7 Billion: Press Conference and Debates Devoted to World Population Day 2011
The World will reach 7 billion on October 31, 2011 Yerevan, 11 July 2011 - Today, at “Henaran” Press Club, UNFPA Armenia held a press conference devoted to the World Population Day 2011 and the place... Read more
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin's Message for World Population Day 2011
Message for World Population Day 2011 Youth and adolescents in a world of 7 billion Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion... Read more