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With Russian support, UNFPA assists Belarus in developing new population policy
MINSK – The Director of UNFPA’s Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Heimo Laakkonen, and the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Belarus, Alexander Surikov, signed an agreement... Read more
The Power of 1.8 Billion
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Developing countries with large youth populations could see their economies soar, provided they invest heavily in young people’s education and health and protect their rights... Read more
Uniting youth for a peaceful Ukraine
KREMENCHUK, Ukraine – Amid on-going conflict in their country, nearly 200 youth from across Ukraine gathered here for three days to create an action plan for engaging young people in decision-making... Read more
Helping teens build solid foundations for life
For girls and boys around the world, adolescence is a remarkable period of development and change; what teenagers experience during these years can shape the direction of their lives and that of... Read more
Spotlight on young people's health for International Youth Day
ISTANBUL – Young people’s well-being is at risk if they are not able to enjoy and freely exercise their sexual and reproductive health and rights. That’s the message that came through loud and clear... Read more
On World Humanitarian Day, celebrating UNFPA’s humanitarian heroes
BELGRADE – Mihailo Mandic became a volunteer when he realized that people in his country needed help following severe flooding. ‘People were needed to help those who were displaced by the floods, and... Read more
Displaced Ukrainians find help, hope
LVIV, Ukraine – Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Many are women with children, like Ketevan, a young woman whose recent displacement... Read more
UNFPA and Global Citizen launch worldwide ‘#showyourselfie’ petition - mobilizing people to say ‘youth matter!’
NEW YORK - On International Youth Day, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and Global Citizen are launching #showyourselfie, a global campaign to urge world leaders to prioritize the needs... Read more
Making family planning a priority
ASHGABAT/DUSHANBE – Aygul, 23, nearly lost her life when she developed complications during labour due to a heart condition. Fortunately, she was rushed from her home in rural Turkmenistan to the... Read more
Young people’s potential celebrated at World Population Day events
ISTANBUL - The sounds of music and clicking camera shutters filled the air on 11 July as UNFPA Country Offices across Eastern Europe and Central Asia hosted concerts, participated in a global ‘selfie... Read more