Natalia Kanem

Natalia Kanem

Natalia Kanem was appointed executive director of the United Nations Population Fund in October 2017, becoming the fund's fifth executive director since it became operational in 1969. She has more than 30 years of strategic leadership experience in the fields of medicine, public and reproductive health, peace, social justice, and philanthropy.

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Opinion: Reaffirming our promise to end violence against women

Opinion: Reaffirming our promise to end violence against women

almost 7 years ago // Women's rights

The leaders of UN Women, UNDP, and UNFPA weigh in during the 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Opinion: Family planning gives women a future. It shouldn't be up for debate.

Opinion: Family planning gives women a future. It shouldn't be up for debate.

over 7 years ago // Family planning

On World Population Day, two United Nations leaders look back at the challenges and successes of 50 years of family planning efforts.

Opinion: Half a century on, let's make family planning a reality for all

Opinion: Half a century on, let's make family planning a reality for all

over 7 years ago // Sexual and reproductive health

It has been 50 years since family planning was declared a basic human right. We must redouble our efforts to turn this into a reality for every woman and adolescent girl, everywhere.