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"I never thought of this before": Making gender-based violence responses more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities

calendar_today 03 December 2024

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"I never thought of this before": Making gender-based violence responses more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities

A UNFPA pilot project for survivors of gender-based violence in Romania aims to make services more accessible for people with disabilities, including Ukrainian refugees. Some…

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New beginnings: Older women displaced by war in Ukraine rebuild confidence and independence through UNFPA support centres

calendar_today 02 December 2024

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New beginnings: Older women displaced by war in Ukraine rebuild confidence and independence through UNFPA support centres

Ukraine has the highest proportion of older individuals affected by conflict globally, and older women face overlapping challenges that increase their risk of gender-based…

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Act to Stop Gender-based Violence (GBV)

calendar_today 28 November 2024

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Act to Stop Gender-based Violence (GBV)

Information portal on available referral mechanism to address domestic violence in Azerbaijan

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Civil society organizations transform gender norms in the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries

calendar_today 12 November 2024

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Civil society organizations transform gender norms in the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries

Participants came together to collaborate, share knowledge, drive meaningful change in gender norms, and address gender-based violence in the region.

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UNFPA at COP29

calendar_today 11 November 2024

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UNFPA at COP29

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11-22 November. UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, will be hosting several…

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4 ways digital innovation is transforming access to sexual and reproductive health and rights in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

calendar_today 06 November 2024

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4 ways digital innovation is transforming access to sexual and reproductive health and rights in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

In the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, demand is high for quality and inclusive sexual and reproductive healthcare as well as reliable, evidence-based information. But…

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

calendar_today 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.

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Ukraine's demographic challenges deepen amidst ongoing war

calendar_today 22 October 2024

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Ukraine's demographic challenges deepen amidst ongoing war

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated pre-existing demographic trends, including low birth rates, emigration and an ageing population

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Government of Armenia approves new Demographic Strategy developed with UNFPA support

calendar_today 22 October 2024

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Government of Armenia approves new Demographic Strategy developed with UNFPA support

New comprehensive plan aims to invest in human capital development over the long term and improve the quality of life for all citizens

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