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UNFPA Regional Response to Ukraine Emergency Situation Report #19 – 14 July 2023

Situation Report

The Ukraine Regional SitRep#19 covers the humanitarian needs and response in Ukraine and neighbouring countries for the period May-June 2023.
 

The SitRep includes UNFPA’s response after the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam that caused massive floods, leaving behind an unconfirmed number of civilians killed and injured, forcibly displacing thousands and potentially affecting 100,000 inhabitants directly:

  • In response to the urgent humanitarian needs in flood-affected regions, UNFPA joined several UN Inter-Agency convoys that were deployed immediately to those in need and distributed dignity kits to address the hygiene needs of affected women.
  • The various services already provided in Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa (Survivor Relief Centre, “VILNA” Women-Friendly Space and Mobile Teams) scaled up their activities to respond to the increasingly urgent needs of women, girls and older persons. UNFPA also deployed additional Mobile Teams to Mykolaiv and Odesa to provide psychosocial support to evacuees.
  • UNFPA continues to support 29 “Vilna” Women-Friendly Spaces across Ukraine, 28 Safe Spaces across Moldova, including eight Mobile Safe Spaces, and four Safe Spaces in Romania to conduct outreach activities targeting the refugees and host communities. UNFPA supports Safe Spaces dedicated to women, youth and older persons.

 

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Ukraine and Refugee Response Crisis: UNFPA Appeal 2023

Publication

The war in Ukraine has taken a toll on the lives of millions of women and girls who have fled Ukraine, on those displaced within the country, on those who have lost their homes, their families, their livelihoods and on those who are now the sole providers for their families.

In this updated Ukraine appeal for 2023, UNFPA seeks $103 million in funding for its humanitarian response in Ukraine, Moldova and neighboring countries to provide life-saving services for sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence prevention and response and psychosocial support to women and girls and other vulnerable people in need.

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Türkiye Earthquake Situation Report #5

Türkiye Earthquake Situation Report #5

Situation Report

Situation Report on UNFPA’s response to the humanitarian emergency caused by the earthquakes in Türkiye.

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UNFPA's Earthquake Recovery & Resilience Offer in Türkiye

Situation Report

The massive earthquakes that struck eastern Türkiye on 6 February 2023 directly affected some 9.1 million people across 11 provinces.

Following the immediate response which was covered by the UN-led Earthquake Flash Appeal, the scale of needs remains critical, especially for the most vulnerable groups. Women and girls in the aftermath of such disasters are typically robbed of the ability to take charge of their bodies, lives and futures. In the aftermath of this crisis, gender inequality is putting women’s and girls’ health and well-being at risk.

UNFPA has developed a Recovery & Resilience Offer covering the period from 1 June 2023 until the end of 2025. In total, $42 million USD is required to continue supporting women, girls and groups with specialized needs.

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Resolution from the International Forum "Population Censuses: Challenges and Opportunities"

Declarations and Statement

The International Forum on Population Censuses, held in Almaty on 22-23 May 2023, emphasized the importance of censuses for socio-economic forecasting and evidence-based policy-making. Some 150 participants from 10 CIS countries attended the forum and agreed on a set of commitments for future censuses in the region. By adhering to these commitments, the participating countries aim to improve census practices, inform decision-making, and expedite progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals. 

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Disability-inclusive development with men and boys

Technical Reports and Document

This short brief describes how rigid gender norms wreak havoc on all members of society and presents evidence indicating that the outcomes are better for everyone in societies with more flexible and adaptable gender norms. Seeing men as co-beneficiaries and stakeholders in the fight for gender and social equality, the document present a series of recommendations to engage men and boys as part of gender-transformative strategies.

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The State of Gender-Responsive Family Policies in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region

Technical Reports and Document

The State of Gender-Responsive Family Policies in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region provides a set of recommendations aimed at helping governments shape policies that will enable individuals to balance their work and life responsibilities more equally. Focused on seven areas — maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, carer’s leave, flexible working arrangements, early childhood education and care, and gender norms and stereotypes — the recommendations are ultimately aimed at building demographically resilient societies that can mitigate the potential negative impact of demographic change on individuals, societies, economies and the environment.

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Technical brief: Analysis of issues related to masculinities and disability in conflict and post-conflict settings

Technical Reports and Document

Based on a literature review and interviews with key stakeholders, this technical brief synthesizes current research into how masculinities and disabilities intersect in conflict and post-conflict settings. It outlines evidenced-based strategies for meaningful engagement with men and boys and sheds light on how to equip them with the skills they need to play a role in peaceful societies that are both gender- and disability-inclusive.

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Compendium of Good Practices Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Technical Reports and Document

Son preference and gender-biased sex selection have both individual consequences — family and community pressure to have male children, as well as violence, including forced abortion — and demographic consequences. A society with a surplus of men could face increased migration, human trafficking, crime, gender-based violence and political unrest. In presenting successful efforts to address son preference and gender-biased sex selection in the South Caucasus, the Compendium of Good Practices is a resource that can inform programming on these issues in other parts of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region.

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UNFPA Regional Response to Ukraine Emergency Situation Report #18 – 17 May, 2023

Situation Report

In the last two months, at least 12 attacks on healthcare facilities were reported. Access in nongovernmental controlled areas continues to be highly restricted and safety concerns, particularly involving mines and explosive remnants of war remain the main barriers in terms of humanitarian access. 

UNFPA continues to work with partners to ensure access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services for women and girls in most regions of Ukraine and in neighbouring countries to address the evolving humanitarian situation.

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