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31 May 2016
Statement
The United Nations in Egypt is deeply saddened by the recent news of the tragic death of a young girl, Mayar Mohamed Mousa, in Suez Governorate due to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Regrettably,... Read more
5 May 2016
Statement
International Day of the Midwife 2016
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund
5 May 2016
On this International Day of the Midwife,... Read more
5 May 2016
News
International Day of the Midwife 2016
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund
5 May 2016
On this International Day of the Midwife,... Read more
11 April 2016
Press Release
Launch of “Unit to combat sexual harassment phenomenon at Ain Shams University”
Cairo, 11 April 2016- Today the launch of the first unit to combat sexual harassment phenomenon at Ain Shams University... Read more
8 March 2016
News
For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights remain elusive.
For instance, nearly 14 million children are forced into marriage every year... Read more
22 February 2016
CAIRO, EGYPT — Young people are a national priority and the future investment of the country, however despite their importance, there is a dearth of data on the many issues that confront young people... Read more
6 February 2016
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, and UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, on the 2016 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Female... Read more
10 December 2015
News
Today, we mark the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of two landmark international treaties. Together, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and... Read more
1 December 2015
News
This year, World AIDS Day coincides with the African conference on controlling HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Many people living with HIV, activists, government workers and... Read more
25 November 2015
News
World Must End Violence against Women
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin,
For the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November 2015
One in... Read more