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22 September 2022
Press Release
Three women sit in white chairs with their backs to the camera, having a conversation. Behind them, a crowd of people watches.

Well-designed family policies are key for tackling Europe’s demographic woes, speakers say at UNFPA conference

ISTANBUL, 22 September 2022 – Well-designed family policies that benefit women and men are a key element of any successful response to the... Read more

13 September 2022
News
A woman lays in a hospital bed with her eyes closed. Next to her is a blanket wrapped up around a baby.

Denmark contributes $3.6 million to protect women and girls' health and rights in Ukraine and Moldova

UNITED NATIONS, New York - The Government of Denmark has contributed 25 million Danish Krone (US$3.6 million) to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and... Read more

24 August 2022
News
Nataliia was four months pregnant when the war started in February 2022.

After six months of war, physical and mental scars ravage generations across Ukraine

“He winces at sharp sounds, maybe as a consequence of the first days after his birth. Why should he have to go through this?” At just 26 years old,... Read more

12 August 2022
News
Volunteer Catalina Neghina shows her former teacher Elena Gobjila how to get online using her mobile phone.

Bridging digital and generational divides in Moldova

Last year, retired teacher Elena Gobjila returned to the classroom. But this time, she was the student. Under the patient tutelage of Catalina... Read more

9 August 2022
News
Red Cross volunteers discuss logistics at the mobile gynaecological clinic in Sveti Nikole municipality, North Macedonia

Mobile health clinics save lives in North Macedonia

“Ever since a routine check-up at the mobile gynaecological clinic, I’ve been living a second life”, said Svetlana Milić, a 65 year-old housewife... Read more

25 July 2022
News
A father kneels in the grass while playing with his three daughters

UNFPA promotes engaged fatherhood and paternity leave in the Western Balkans and Moldova

“One day, my little girl was given a task by the teacher to draw her dream,” said Gjergj Figuri, from Albania. “I asked her, “What is your dream?”... Read more

11 July 2022
News
A world of 8 billion: 8 ways countries can manage demographic change successfully

A world of 8 billion: 8 ways countries can manage demographic change successfully

Later this year, the world’s population is projected to reach 8 billion -- another milestone in the rapid growth of the number of people on this planet. But as the world is preparing to hit this... Read more

8 July 2022
Statement

World Population Day statement

World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are educated and live healthier lives than at any previous... Read more

6 July 2022
News
Florence Bauer, UNFPA’s Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Florence Bauer appointed new UNFPA Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

ISTANBUL – Florence Bauer has been appointed as UNFPA’s Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and has assumed her new functions. "I'm excited to join UNFPA and lead the Regional... Read more

30 June 2022
News
Olga rests with her new daughter after delivering her via caesarean section at the maternity hospital in Balti.

Ukrainian refugees in Moldova guaranteed access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services

KYIV, Ukraine – “I caught the last evacuation train out. The next day, the station was bombed.” Katya is still haunted by the very different turn her life could have taken. At seven months pregnant,... Read more

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