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Much progress on sexual and reproductive well-being in Europe, but millions still denied rights and choices, global UNFPA report finds
ISTANBUL, 17 April 2024 – Thirty years after the international community agreed on an ambitious programme to put people’s sexual and reproductive... Read more
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Supporting women with disabilities in North Macedonia realize their right to give birth
"I always dreamed of having my own family,” said Sashka Smilkova. “But the family didn’t think I could get pregnant because of my disability.... Read more
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With EU support, UN Women and UNFPA launch the second phase of the programme promoting gender equality and shifting discriminatory gender stereotypes in Eastern Partnership countries
The UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and the UNFPA Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, together with the... Read more
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Ukrainian refugees find life-saving care – and a support network – at Moldovan hospital
To Alina, the Gheorghe Paladi hospital in the Moldovan capital, Chișinău, has meant many things: Shelter. Survival. And now, solidarity and support.... Read more
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International Women’s Day 2024 Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
Invest in women and girls: Inspire inclusion, promote prosperity A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment of women and girls.... Read more
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Born into war: Caring for babies close to the front line in Ukraine
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a hospital near the front line is saving the most vulnerable citizens – babies born into... Read more
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Uzbekistan gears up for first census in thirty years, with support from Belarus
As Uzbekistan is gearing up to hold its first population and housing census since 1989, the authorities have been able to draw on experiences from... Read more
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Vaccination campaign in Serbia aims to eliminate cervical cancer
“It takes time for cancer patients to realise what they're really up against," said Violeta Ivković. Thirty years ago, Ms. Ivković, from... Read more
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Eliminating cervical cancer in Albania
In 2019, the Government of Albania, with UNFPA support, established the country’s first cervical cancer screening programme targeting women between... Read more
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UNFPA-supported training boosts demographic skills in CIS states
“Population issues are very relevant today. Researching and solving issues in this area allows countries to avoid problems in the future."... Read more