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New UNFPA-supported survey reveals violence against women in Eastern Europe
A new report launched in Brussels on 6 March 2019 gives a detailed picture of the physical, sexual and psychological violence many women and girls... Read more
The future at her fingertips: What happens when girls say #IDONT
This Valentine’s Day, UNFPA is exploring what happens when girls are emboldened to say “I don’t” to child marriage.
Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova
Cervical cancer is extremely deadly – and common. Yet a vast majority of these deaths could be prevented with simple screening and vaccination... Read more
Don’t blame the clothes! Exhibition in Moldova fights stereotypes by bringing stories of survivors of sexual violence to the public
CHIȘINĂU, Moldova — A school uniform. A pair of pyjamas. Work slacks and a blouse. These are just some of the clothes that women and girls in Moldova were wearing when they were sexually assaulted,... Read more
Wheels of change in Azerbaijan: cycling towards girls’ empowerment
MINGACHEVIR, Azerbaijan — For two long years, Gulnar, 14, was unable to continue her education. The distance between her home in rural Azerbaijan and the nearest school was just too far. But then her... Read more
‘Let’s Talk!’ host Natalia Vodianova featured in Turkish Airlines’ Skylife magazine
ANTALYA, Turkey — Supermodel-philanthropist Natalia Vodianova, host of the first global “Let’s Talk!” event in Antalya, Turkey, was featured in the December 2018 issue of Turkish Airlines’ Skylife... Read more
Lifelong learning, and teaching: active ageing in Georgia
TSNORI, Georgia — Twenty-five years ago, Julietta Chkhetiani was forced to leave her native Abkhazia due to armed conflict there. She started a new life in Tsnori, a town in the Kakheti region of... Read more
Creating safe havens from violence for women and children in Ukraine
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — When Anna’s abusive husband threatened her with a knife, she knew it was time to get away. The next day, she pretended to take her children to school, but instead fled with them... Read more
Ensuring the right to health education in Moldova
CAHUL, Moldova — On a typical day, teacher Ludmila Culidobri may lead her ninth-grade class in a debate on whether images in the media create unhealthy standards of beauty, or a discussion of how... Read more
First global ‘Let’s Talk!’ event in Antalya celebrates women’s health champions, generates new pledges
ANTALYA, Turkey – The first global “Let’s Talk!” event hosted by supermodel-philanthropist Natalia Vodianova celebrated outstanding champions in the struggle against taboos and stigma around women’s... Read more