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07 March 2025

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5 women championing gender equality in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

UNFPA is proud to support so many inspiring women who are finding different ways to make our region and the world more equal, safe and inclusive for everyone

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18 February 2025

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How family-friendly workplaces are paying off for families, employers and the government in North Macedonia

Taking paid leave for family reasons is not an opportunity that most men have in North Macedonia and other countries in the Western Balkans

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29 October 2024

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3 ways unpaid care costs women… and how to share the burden more equally

Unpaid care work is essential to the functioning of households and communities, yet it is often overlooked and undervalued.

15 May 2024

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UNFPA and Austria expand programme promoting gender-responsive family policies in Western Balkans

Istanbul/Vienna, 15 May 2024 – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation, today announced the…

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15 May 2024

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5 ways to create a more family-friendly workplace – and why it matters for everyone

In the Western Balkans and beyond, women have traditionally struggled to enter or stay in the labour force due to the unequal division of family responsibilities, lack of support from employers, and…