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25 July 2022
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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…
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11 July 2022
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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…
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08 July 2022
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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…
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06 July 2022
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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…
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30 June 2022
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Ukrainian refugees in Moldova guaranteed access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services
KYIV, Ukraine – “I caught the last evacuation train out. The next day, the station was bombed.” Katya is still haunted by the very different turn her life…
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29 June 2022
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Father Schools promote good parenting in Eastern Europe
“At Father School, we learn what responsible parenting is,” said Ionat Chintea. “How to educate our children, and how we can combat gender stereotypes that ultimately can lead to…
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17 June 2022
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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem When wars begin, so does the terror and devastation of sexual violence. The bodies of women and girls become…
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17 June 2022
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A young father discovers the joy of parenting as Moldova aims to extend paternity leave
“The joy of being a father starts with equal participation alongside the mother in taking care of the child.” Adrian Băluțel is 29 years old, the father of a four-month baby boy…
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15 June 2022
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Older people are the fastest growing age group in Europe. It’s time we recognize this as an opportunity
By Giulia Vallese Older people were a small minority only a few decades ago, but driven by increasing life expectancy and low fertility rates, their share of the population…
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