Financial Crisis: What it Means for the MDGs

These are tough economic times for most countries around the world, but Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the importance of continued support for the efforts of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to empower the world’s women, particularly to improve maternal health and promote gender equality. 

“The global financial crisis is forcing all of us to save and cut costs where we can. But our work for the women of the world must continue undiminished,” Mr. Ban said last night at the presentation of the 2008 International Award for the Health and Dignity of Women, which is given out by Americans for UNFPA.

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