In Fiji, UNFPA Chief Stresses Women's Empowerment, Girls Education - 08 May 2013

SUVA, Fiji — If alarming rates of violence against women are to be effectively addressed, the status of women needs to be elevated.  UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin emphasized the fundamental, often unacknowledged, contributions of women – to families, communities and economies – during the launch of the Pacific Regional ICPD Review report. The persistence of alarming rates of gender-based violence is one of the critical issues in the region.
Source: UNFPA News - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news