Thoraya Obaid

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Thoraya Obaid born?1940
2. Where was Thoraya Obaid born?Baghdad, Iraq
3. How big is Thoraya Obaid?Reproductive health and rights, gender equality, youth empowerment, and human development
4. What is Thoraya Obaid known for?Championed a rights-based approach to population and development issues globally
5. What is the academic background?Holds a PhD
6. What is the executive director role?United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) from 2001 to 2010

Reproductive Autonomy: The right of individuals to make their own decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A set of 17 global goals set by the UN to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Human Capital: The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.