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Message of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, On the Occasion of International Women's Day, 8 March 2011

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day and once again declare our faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, and in the equal rights of men and women. As... Read more

International Women's Day 2011, celebration in the Maldives

International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women

Today I join UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other leaders in condemning violence against women and calling for stronger action to end impunity. Every woman has the right to live in dignity-free... Read more

International Youth Day : 12 August 2010

Message on International Day of Youth by Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director 12 August 2010 Today, on the International Day of Youth, and every day, young people are searching for... Read more

World Humanitarian Day : 19 August 2010

Message of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2010 Today, on World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA pays tribute to humanitarian aid workers who... Read more