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Young leaders tackle violence against women and gender inequality in Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan – At some point in her lifetime, one in every three women in Azerbaijan is subjected to domestic violence. Yet there are only two shelters for survivors of such abuse in the entire... Read more
Bodily autonomy is a human right
In April this year, Aizada Kanatbekova, a young woman of 27 years, was abducted by a group of men in broad daylight as she walked on the street in... Read more
Regional seminar on migration statistics
A regional seminar on migration statistics for members of the Commonwealth of Independent States for (CIS) countries was held online on 22 June 2021. Over 100 participants from the CIS region and... Read more
Providing safe havens for female migrants and refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina
BIHAĆ, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Life was very hard, and dangerous, for Selam* and her family in their home country in Africa. “My father was killed when I was only 5 years old,” she says. “If you do... Read more
Involved fathers mean happier families
“When I was growing up, my father would say, ‘I am the man in the house and as I say, so be it.’” Dumitru Dunas, a young father from Moldova, speaks gravely about his traditional upbringing. “He... Read more
5 ways you can prevent elder abuse
Some physical scars of abuse may heal over time, but the mental scars can be longer-lasting, difficult to spot. Elder abuse can be fatal. Abuse causes mental health to suffer, impacts on families and... Read more
7 Ways Men Can Protect Their Health
It’s a fact that men die younger than women. It’s a fact that men are over-represented in almost every major disease category.... Read more
Gender stereotypes and unequal distribution of household and child care responsibilities have a major impact on women's and men's income throughout life
[Note: This article originally appeared on UNFPA Moldova's website. It is re-published here with their permission.] The lack of a work-life balance, childcare and household responsibilities, which... Read more
United Nations Population Fund is launching a new campaign to promote opportunities for fathers to engage more in child-rearing
[Note: This article originally appeared on UNFPA Moldova's website. It is re-published here with their permission.] On the eve of the International Day of Families, celebrated on 15 May every year,... Read more
‘What’s in my bag?’ Supermodel, philanthropist, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Natalia Vodianova unpacks a ‘dignity kit’ to raise awareness about women’s health
A $15 bag can make all the difference when crisis hits NEW YORK / PARIS – The Internet is awash in videos of celebrities sharing the contents of their luxury bags. Natalia Vodianova and UNFPA, the... Read more