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Launching - State of World Population Report 2007
10 June 2007, more.. 
Archive for the Year 2006
07 September 2006, The State of World Population report was launched in 120more..
Women Must Enjoy Control of their Lives, Policies, Budgets to End Feminization of AIDS, Say Leaders at UN Summit
01 June 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York—To reverse the spread of AIDS, women must have greater control of their bodies, of their lives, as well as of public policies and budgets, Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, the Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, demanded today. In addition, everyone needs to understand that progress for women is progress for all, as agreed by global leaders at the 2005 World Summit. more..
After Earthquake, UNFPA Aims to Ensure Pregnant Women Can Deliver Safely
30 May 2006, JAKARTA, —A United Nations team is assessing the health needs of 100,000 Indonesian earthquake survivors, including emergency care for pregnant women and other reproductive health services. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, plans to dispatch supplies and equipment to the affected areas as needed.more..
UNFPA: Working to Turn Back the Aids Clock
23 May 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York, 23 May 2006 — The newly relaunched AIDS Clock, an initiative of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has been counting the relentless toll of the epidemic since 1997.more..
Message of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid Executive Director of UNFPA On the occasion of the International Day of Families
15 May 2006, Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins people around the world in commemorating the International Day of Families. The theme of this year’s observance, Changing Families: Challenges and Opportunities, points to the dramatic changes that families are undergoing in all regions of the world.more..
World Needs Midwives More Than Ever to Keep More Women, Babies Alive, Say Global Health Actors on International Midwives Day
05 May 2006, THE HAGUE/NEW YORK, 5 May 2006 – Urgent support to midwives, especially in developing countries, would save the lives of 5 million women and prevent 80 million illnesses from pregnancy or childbirth by 2015, say the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May.more..
European Commission Contributes € 15 million for Reproductive Health Supplies in 17 Developing Countries Affected by Conflict
02 May 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 May 2006 – The European Commission has contributed € 14.87 million to help UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, provide equipment and supplies for obstetric and maternal health in 17 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries in conflict or post-conflict situations. The contribution will last for two years, helping millions of people to use affordable, good-quality reproductive health commodities of their choice.more..
Bangladeshi Doctor, Haitian Family Planning Provider, Win 2006 United Nations Population Award
13 April 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York, 13 April–-A veteran family planning doctor and programme manager, Dr. Halida Hanum Akhter, of Bangladesh, and Haiti’s Foundation for Reproductive Health and Family Education (FOSREF) have won this year’s United Nations Population Award. The Award goes each year to individuals and institutions for their outstanding work in population and in improving the health and welfare of individuals.more..
Six Months After Pakistan Earthquake, UNFPA Continues Providing Vital Health Services to Communities
07 April 2006, ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, 7 April—Six months after the devastating 8 October 2005 earthquake that ripped through northern Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, continues to provide much-needed health assistance to the earthquake victims, especially women and adolescent girls. The massive earthquake, which measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, killed more than 80,000 people, injured over 140,000 and left over 3.5 million people homeless. more..
UNFPA supported Reproductive Health Refresher Trainings in the Atolls
06 April 2006, UNFPA, Malé — A workshop on refresher training for health personnel on reproductive health concluded today in Haa Alif Dhidhdhoo Hospital. The seven-day workshop aimed at local health care service providers in the atoll was organised by trainers trained by UNFPA in association with the Department of Public Health, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital and Faculty of Health Sciences.more..
Decline in Family Planning Funding must be reserved, says UNFPA
03 April 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 April 2006—More funding for international family planning is needed urgently to enable 200 million women in developing countries to exercise their human right to determine the size of their families. Without these services, the numbers of unwanted pregnancies and abortions will continue rising and the lives of women and children as well as the Millennium Development Goals would be put at risk, according to Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.more..
Youth Friendly Service Workshop held for Health Assistants
29 March 2006, UNFPA, Malé — The workshop on Youth Friendly Services held for Health Assistants in schools organised by the Youth Health Café concluded today. Total of18 participants from 11 schools took part in this workshop.more..
Emergency Obstetric Care Training held
13 March 2006, UNFPA, Malé — A workshop aimed at training health care providers in emergency obstetric care including life-saving skills for newborn was held from 11 to 13 March in Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.more..
UNFPA supported Documentary Film Festival “Untold Stories” receives unprecedented public support with three house-full shows
12 March 2006, 12th March 2006, Male’ - The UNFPA supported documentary film festival “Hageegaiy – Untold Stories” held at Olympus Theatre closed last night after three house-full shows. more..
Statement on the International Women’s Day
08 March 2006, Today, on International Women’s Day, I join others in paying tribute to women. Progress for women is progress for all. No enduring solutions to society’s most pressing problems can be found without the full empowerment and participation of women.more..
Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
06 February 2006, Today, during the next 24 hours, an estimated 6,000 girls will undergo the practice of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C). Today, I join many others in calling for an end to this practice, which violates the rights of women and girls and harms their sexual and reproductive health. more..
UNFPA Calls for End to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
06 February 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York
— UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today pledged its
continued efforts to end the harmful practice of female genital
mutilation or cutting, which is inflicted on an estimated 6,000 girls
every single day. more..
UNFPA Governing Body Approves New Country Programme for China
26 January 2006, UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Executive Board of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, last week approved the sixth UNFPA programme of assistance to China, totalling $27 million over five years. more..
Archive for the Year 2005
Minister of Gender and Family calls for stronger efforts to address gender-based violence in the Maldives
16 November 2005, UNFPA, Malé —- The Minister of Gender and Family, Ms. Aishath Mohamed Didi today highlighted the need to address gender-based violence in the work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.more..
Japanese Parliamentarians stress the importance of self-reliance
13 November 2005, UNFPA, Malé—- The visiting delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians have stressed the importance of attaining self-reliance in the recovery and reconstruction of Maldives following the Tsunami. They have noted that it is important for the government, international donors and NGOs to promote self-reliance of communities and individuals in recovering from the Tsunami and returning to normal lives. more..
Japanese Parliamentarians arrive in the Maldives
10 November 2005, UNFPA, Malé—- A delegation of the Japanese Parliamentarians Federations for Population arrived this afternoon in the Maldives, to observe Japanese-funded Tsunami projects implemented by the UNFPA in partnership with the Government of Maldives. The visit was organised by the Asian Population and Development Association (APDA).more..
Reproductive Health Services Getting Back to Normal in Tsunami Affected Islands
13 July 2005, UNFPA, Malé—-Muli Regional Hospital is almost fully operational and has the capacity for safe and clean deliveries, says Dr. Manuel Carballo, UNFPA Consultant from the International Centre for Migration and Health. Dr. Carballo believes that it is a credit to the national and international staff of Muli Hospital who have worked so hard to re establish the services after the Tsunami with UNFPA’s help. UNFPA continues to monitor and evaluate progress of reconstruction efforts and evolving needs in relation to reproductive health and psychosocial health of displaced population, a field visit to Meemu Muli and Kolhufushi was conducted on 19 th July in this regard.more..
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