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11 October 2024
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Celebrating the potential of girls and overcoming gender-biased sex selection in the Balkans and Caucasus
International Day of the Girl Child highlights the equal value of girls' lives and the importance of empowering them for the future
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10 October 2024
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Neli's dream: girl child NE’s ambassador from Armenia striving for peace
Fifteen-year-old Neli Nersisyan, from Berd town near the northern border of Armenia, has a dream: to help the world achieve peace. Neli is already committed to making a difference…
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09 October 2024
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Government of Ukraine endorses new demographic strategy
New strategy aims to address critical demographic challenges exacerbated by the full-scale Russian invasion
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04 October 2024
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Promoting gender-sensitive reporting: “EU 4 Gender Equality” programme trains media professionals in Eastern Partnership countries
Media plays a pivotal role in shaping public attitudes about gender roles - and in promoting greater equality and combating violence.
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01 October 2024
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Digital age: How young innovators in Moldova are helping older people learn and connect with AI technology
A new app designed specifically to meet the needs of older people using an AI-powered voice assistant
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24 September 2024
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A beacon of hope: How safe havens are transforming lives in Tajikistan
In the maternity house of western Tajikistan’s Rudaki district, a safe haven exists for survivors of gender-based violence
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20 September 2024
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"It was like being thrown a lifesaver": The lasting impact of UNFPA-sponsored Women and Girls Safe Spaces for Ukrainians in Romania
Women and Girls Safe Spaces provided a support network to those fleeing the war in Ukraine and empowered them to participate in their community’s recovery
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19 September 2024
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Exploring the intersection of demographics, technology and climate change on the road to COP29 in Azerbaijan
As Azerbaijan prepares to host COP29, UNFPA is highlighting how climate change is linked to population dynamics, gender equality, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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11 September 2024
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Rural women in Azerbaijan turn passion into profits through EU-funded entrepreneur programme
More than 100 women participated in training activities for over a year, learning the skills to become successful entrepreneurs and kickstart their business plans.
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