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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
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
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
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
Strategic policy-making can turn demographic challenges into opportunities, concludes international conference in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, 1 December 2023 - Through a strategic approach to policy-making, Uzbekistan and other countries in Central Asia can enhance their... Read more
“I will stand tall for my children”: Dozens of pregnant refugees give birth amid turmoil after fleeing to Armenia
"The doctors were pessimistic. They were convinced that my child would not survive,” said 28-year-old single mother Marta Asryan. “I was weak,... Read more
Tajikistan renews costed reproductive health programme
Following up on a commitment made at the Nairobi Summit in 2019, the Government of Tajikistan in August announced the renewal of its reproductive... Read more
Tackling inequalities in access to sexual and reproductive health in Armenia
“Have you come to be sterilized?” the doctor asked Karine Grigoryan, 40 years old, from Armenia. “No,” she said. “The opposite.” Ms. Grigoryan had... Read more
Carving out a new life in Armenia
"It was a real-life nightmare. My elder son was at school, the younger one at kindergarten. I didn’t know which way to run, whom to save first.... Read more
ICPD30 review in European region stresses need for people-centred development for addressing demographic challenges
Delegations from over 40 countries in the wider European region convened in Geneva on 19-20 October to review progress towards the goals adopted by... Read more