[22/October/2008]

BERLIN, Oct. 22 (Saba)- Under the slogan of Finalizing the Cultural Differences and Equality as International Entrance to Achieve Health and Reproductive Rights, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) executive director Thuria Ahmed delivered a speech in the 7th International Dialogue Conference on population and permanent development which recently held in Berlin.

She praised efforts Yemen achieved in raising awareness in the issues of reproductive health.

I appreciate the mutual cooperation between Religious Endowment and Islamic Affairs Ministry and religious leaders in raising awareness for people regarding the importance of reproductive health and family planning, Thuria said .

NH/AM

Saba