CONTINUING COVERAGE OF INTRODUCTION OF UNFPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BABATUNDE OSOTIMEHIN
GLOBAL: IPS published an interview on 3 February with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. As the world steels itself to support its seven billion-strong population, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the new executive director of UNFPA, greets the impending challenges with gusto. Armed with a total budget of close to $900 million, and support from over 150 donors, including the Netherlands, Britain, Sweden, Norway, the United States, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland and Japan, the UNFPA begins its journey under new leadership on sound financial footing. Read: IPS
LATIN AMERICA: Multiple media outlets reported on 3 February on remarks by the newly appointed UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin. According to Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA’s Executive Director, every person should enjoy human rights and human dignity, and have the opportunity to make the most of his or her potential. He also added that investing in youth, reproductive health and gender equality can help put countries on a path to accelerated economic growth and equitable development. Read in Spanish: ABC, La Nación, Neike, Radio Viva