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It’s time to tear down the barriers preventing women and men from having the careers, and number of children, they want
Women across Europe and Central Asia are still widely expected to shoulder much of the unpaid work at home: cleaning, managing the household, caring... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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?” and she said, “to go out for a walk with my family... Read more
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
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
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