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@UNFPA Executive Director, Diene Keita | Universal access to family planning, safe birth & freedom from gender-based violence; population data for development.

Joined August 2016
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Humanitarian reform must ultimately be measured by how well we serve people affected by crises. With Member States & fellow @iascch leaders, we discussed how strong partnerships & investment in essential services can ensure life-saving assistance reaches those who need it most.
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Hosting leaders of the @iascch at @UNFPA this week as we reshape humanitarian action & push forward to deliver for people in crisis. We’re committed to building a humanitarian system that is more focused, efficient & locally-led, anchored in shared principles & accountability.
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Congratulations and wishing you success, @WFPChief. @UNFPA looks forward to continuing our work with @WFP and delivering for women and young people affected by displacement and crises.
Today marks my first day as @WFP Executive Director. It’s an honor to join the lifesaving work of this organization and the people behind it. Ending hunger takes all of us. And I’m ready to get to work. bit.ly/4dZKUXe
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81 years on, the promise of the UN remains unfinished, yet it lives wherever we choose cooperation over division, dignity over indifference, & hope over despair. @UNFPA is committed to carrying that promise forward for the women, girls & young people counting on us everywhere.
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My meeting with PR of Guinea-Bissau H.E. Samba Sané was a good opportunity to deepen coordination on shared priorities. Building on the census & our growing partnership, @UNFPA stands ready to continue supporting investments in population & development that leave no one behind.
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Productive meeting with H.E. Samuel Yao Kumah, PR of @ghanamissionun. Looking forward to Ghana’s African Union Chairmanship in 2027 and our continued collaboration on maternal health, population and sustainable development priorities across the continent and beyond.
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Excellent meeting with the new PR of #Luxembourg to the UN, H.E. @VeroDockendorf. Grateful for Luxembourg's continued support for our work, including through flexible core funding, which enables @UNFPA to respond where needs are greatest.
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Oggi all’#ONU celebriamo la prima Giornata dell’Italofonia. Una lingua non è solo un insieme di parole: è un modo di vedere l’altro e di riconoscerne l’umanità. In un mondo diviso, servono lingue che creano ponti, non muri. «L’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle»
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Our longstanding partnership with #India keeps growing stronger. In my conversation with MPs, we discussed results achieved on maternal health and driving impact in other areas of women’s health. @UNFPA looks forward to building on our joint progress and reaching the last mile.
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Great to touch base with @NielsAnnen at #WHS2026. @bmz_bund’s steadfast support for @UNFPA and our WomenX Collective is what makes it possible to deliver innovative solutions for millions of women & girls globally. Looking forward to taking this partnership to new heights.
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Wonderful visit to the @UNFPA WomenX Collective hub in Berlin. Thanks to @ChariteBerlin and Prof. Frank Louwen @FIGOHQ for the partnership as we mobilize catalytic investments in women’s health. Proud of what we are building together for the future of health & innovation.
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At #WHS2026, my message was clear: investing in women’s health means investing in the health & wealth of nations. To unlock new capital, we must shift from: 🔹Burden ➡️ opportunity 🔹Costs ➡️ investment 🔹Nice-to-have ➡️ national economic priority
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Productive meeting with H.E. @SerapGueler, @AuswaertigesAmt on the margins of #WHS2026. Grateful to #Germany and its steadfast support for health and protection services in humanitarian settings, which enables @UNFPA to deliver essential care to women and girls.
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Speaking to governments, investors, businesses, philanthropies & innovators at #WHS2026, my message was clear: women's health cannot and should not wait. @UNFPA's WomenX collective is building new partnerships and financing models. The moment to unlock new opportunities is now.
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The energy at @WorldHealthSmt in Berlin is inspiring! Some of the most meaningful moments come from listening directly to young leaders & engaging with media on why investing in women's health is a building block of economic development & peace. #WHS2026
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Important meeting with Yemeni Minister of Health Mr. Qassem Mohammed Bahaibah. Reaffirmed @UNFPA’s solidarity and commitment with the Government of #Yemen in advancing resilient health services for women & families affected by hostilities displacing over 200,000 people. #WHS2026
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Strategic discussion with Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population H.E. Dr. Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar on strong health systems, data & demographic resilience. Reaffirmed our partnership to advance the National Population Strategy and support maternal and reproductive health. #Egypt
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Big news from @WorldHealthSmt! Bangladesh & @EIB redirect €250M into women’s health—expanding vital care & cancer prevention for 47M women & girls. @UNFPA is proud to serve as technical partner in this new blueprint for global health financing. unf.pa/bangladesh50m #WHS2026
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When crises strike, midwives are first to show up and last to leave. As the backbone of health systems, they deserve proper training, resources and a place in national frameworks. Great to see voices united at #WHS2026 on how South-South cooperation can help make that happen.
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