calendar_today 17 October 2017

Press Release

The State of World Population 2017

Unchecked inequality, failure to protect the rights of poorest women could threaten unrest, undermine peace and world’s development goals, new UNFPA report warns

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Breaking taboos around reproductive health for rural youth in Georgia

TBILISI, Georgia — Like many other girls from rural villages in Georgia, Elene* didn’t learn much about her reproductive health as an adolescent. The only topic…

calendar_today 10 October 2017

New learning initiative to help older people in Moldova say ‘yes’ to active ageing

BAHRINESTI, Moldova — “My greatest wish is to be healthy and see my children who live in Russia. I know that I have to be socially active for this,” says…

calendar_today 06 October 2017

Girls call for tearing down gender barriers in Republic of Moldova

CHISINAU, Republic of Moldova – “My biggest dream is to be healthy, to have a successful career and to have a family,” said Alexandrina, a 16-year-old girl from…

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Supporting smart, sustainable population policies in Belarus

MINSK, Belarus — Efforts are underway to strengthen parental leave policies, protect the rights of older persons and institute other evidence-based population policies…

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Statement

Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by Secretary-General…

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Old age as a new stage in life: Promoting active ageing in Georgia

Promoting active ageing in Georgia

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News

No more silence: Men take a stand against gender-based violence in Azerbaijan

No more silence on GBV in Azerbaijan