Supermodel-philanthropist Natalia Vodianova hosted a UNFPA- and Elbi-organized event in Belarus on breaking down stigma and taboos. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
Panelist Alexandra Chichikova being crowned the first Miss Wheelchair World in 2017.
"The presumption of competence should be applied to all people with disabilities," said photographer Eduard Kluisha. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
The "Let's Talk" forum in Minsk. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
UNFPA Assistant Representative Elena Kasko introduced the panelists. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
"I can have children, but it will be challenging: health clinics and gynaecologists are often not accessible for people in wheelchairs," said panelist Alexandra Chichikova, Miss Wheelchair World 2017. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
The "Let's Talk" forum in Minsk. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
Supermodel-philanthropist Natalia Vodianova with panelists. Photo: Timon Afinsky
Panelist Vasily Pavlikov has Down syndrome and works as a waiter at the Renaissance Minsk Hotel. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
"Taboos on reproductive health originate in families, starting with shame around using the proper words for genitals. I dream of having good quality sexuality education in schools," said Anastasiya Kamysh, Y-PEER volunteer. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
UNFPA Regional Director Alanna Armitage delivered the closing remarks for the event. Photo: Timon Afinsky
"We will not vanish. We will continue talking about these issues and will move forward together," UNFPA Regional Director Alanna Armitage said in her closing remarks. Photo: UNFPA Belarus
