UNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 (IPS) - After nearly a decade of an often tense and estranged relationship with the United Nations, Washington appears to be taking a much more conciliatory and multilateral approach to the world body.
U.S. President Barack Obama formally restored funding for the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Wednesday by signing a major spending bill, prompting U.N. officials to again welcome the policy shift on women’s health-related rights.
In January, Obama issued an executive order lifting an eight-year ban on U.S. funding for overseas family-planning groups and clinics that perform or promote abortion or lobby for its legalization.
"We are delighted that the United States will, once again, take a leading role in championing women’s reproductive health, and rights," said UNFPA’s executive director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid. "This is a great day for women and girls.
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