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New hotline available for people with HIV affected by COVID-19 pandemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
The Eurasian Women’s Network on AIDS, with support from UNFPA's Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, has launched a dedicated hotline to help people living with HIV and key... Read more
Ensuring access to HIV medications amid the coronavirus pandemic
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Natali Kopaliani thought that her trip to Istanbul would be a short one. She had travelled from her home in Georgia to neighbouring Turkey on an urgent family matter, and had... Read more
Joint Statement on COVID19: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and UNFPA Eastern Europe and Central Asia
As the world confronts the COVID19 crisis with collective action, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the UNFPA Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia stand firm in their shared... Read more
When quarantine is unsafe: Domestic violence survivors seek help in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine – One by one, countries facing lockdowns and movement restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are reporting alarming increases in domestic abuse. For too many women, safety from the... Read more
‘We stay home because we care’: Young people mobilize online to help respond to the coronavirus outbreak in Moldova
CHISINAU, Moldova — Young volunteers from a network of youth centres in Moldova have launched an online mobilization campaign to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).... Read more
World Health Day: Protecting midwives to keep women and babies safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem: On this World Health Day, we mark the first International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Midwives are central to everything we do at UNFPA... Read more
COVID-19 affects Ukraine health systems already compromised by conflict
KYIV, Ukraine – As the number of COVID-19 cases nears 1,500 in Ukraine, UNFPA is urgently distributing medical kits containing disinfectant and personal protective equipment (PPE). Bohdan... Read more
UNFPA pioneers digital solutions to sexuality education as classes move online amid COVID-19 pandemic
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Irena Lozana knew something was wrong when her son Kan stopped talking and began to withdraw from other people, preferring to play alone. “Building typical friendships and... Read more
Gender-based violence spikes amid pandemic, shelters need support
KOSOVO – As the COVID-19 pandemic rages around the world, women and girls are more vulnerable to abuse than ever. In Kosovo,* the Ministry of Justice has seen a 17 per cent increase in reported cases... Read more
Virtual story time with celebrity dads in Georgia enlivens coronavirus self-isolation
TBILISI, Georgia — Story time has moved into the virtual realm in Georgia, where dads are stepping up to the new parenting challenges faced by families self-isolating amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “By... Read more