2011-01-01UNFPA welcomes new Executive Director
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomed Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as the new Executive Director of UNFPA, who succeeded Thoraya Ahmed Obaid whose tenure ended 31 December 2010. 
2010-10-20New UNFPA Report Links Peace, Security and Development to Women’s Rights and Empowerment
When women have access to the same rights and opportunities as men, they are more resilient to conflict and disaster and can lead reconstruction and renewal efforts in their societies, according to The State of World Population 2010, published today 
2010-10-11$750 Million Needed to Treat Obstetric Fistula Until 2015
A report released by the United Nations today calls for intensified investment in cost-effective interventions to address the problem of obstetric fistula. The document estimates that at least $750 million is needed to treat existing and new cases be 
2010-09-20UNFPA Head Asks World Leaders to Put Women’s Health at Heart of Development Priorities
UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid today called on world leaders to increase funding for reproductive health, including family planning, and place women’s health at the centre of their national plans. 
2010-09-15MATERNAL DEATHS WORLDWIDE DROP BY THIRD
UN estimates reveal fewer women dying from pregnancy-related causes, but 1,000 still die a day and more needs to be done to achieve set targets 
2010-08-26It’s Time to Invest in Young People, Says UNFPA
Now is the time to invest in young people and to promote dialogue and understanding across cultures and generations, said Purnima Mane, Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund 
2010-08-12Message on International Day of Youth
12 August 2010 - Message on International Day of Youth from the UNFPA Exectuive Director 
2010-07-05Message for World Population Day 2010 Everyone Counts
11 July 2010 - Message for World Population Day 2010: Everyone Counts from Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director 
2010-06-18 UN Statement on the Provision of Life Skills Education in Public Schools in the Philippines
18 June 2010 - The United Nations will continue to work with government, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to respect, fulfill, and protect the rights of girls and boys to comprehensive information regarding their health and their bo 
2010-05-09UNFPA commits to improve midwives’ skills
9 May 2010 - The UNFPA has reiterated its commitment to assist midwives in enhancing their life saving skills as it marked the observance of the International Day of the Midwife and the celebration of Mother’s Day.