Stories written by Babatunde Osotimehin

UNITED NATIONS

OP-ED: The Nexus Between Women and Development

By Babatunde Osotimehin
Every three years since 2007, a global advocacy organisation called Women Deliver has convened an international conference to talk about issues relating to the health and well-being of girls and women.

OP-ED: Violence Against Women Must End

By Babatunde Osotimehin
Today is International Women’s Day, and the issue of gender-based violence is topic A. Sadly, it has been a newsworthy topic in the global media, as well.

SEVEN BILLION OF US COUNTING ON EACH OTHER

By Babatunde Osotimehin
World population will soon reach seven billion, and the decisions taken now will have a major impact on life in the 21st century. Our greatest challenge is meeting the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.