The United Nations Population Fund @unfpa has announced the sudden death of its executive director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, who led the agency since 2011. Dr. Osotimehin was Nigeria's minister of health before taking the reins at the UNFPA, where he championed U.N. goals of preventing maternal deaths in childbirth, meeting all demands for family planning, and eliminating harmful practices against women and girls. He was also an avid supporter of the #bringbackourgirls movement and education of girls. Our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues #UNFPA #UN #osotimehin #genderrights #girlchild ... See MoreSee Less
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