News

Pandemic leaves older populations struggling with isolation in Serbia

Brankica Jankovic takes calls at the UNFPA-supported hotline. Image courtesy of the Red Cross of Serbia

27 April 2020

News

When quarantine is unsafe: Domestic violence survivors seek help in Ukraine

Calls to the National Hotline on Combatting Domestic Violence increased by more than 25 per cent in the first two weeks of quarantine. © La Strada Ukraine

15 April 2020

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COVID-19 affects Ukraine health systems already compromised by conflict

A boy at home in the Donetsk Region of Ukraine. People are urged to stay home to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and health services are being scaled down. © UNICEF/UN0243125/Morris VII Photo

06 April 2020

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As COVID-19 pandemic increases childcare burden, calls for Georgian men to step up

Journalist and teacher Giorgi Liparishvili plays with his son Tevdore. © UNFPA Georgia/Guram Kapanadze

31 March 2020

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Gender-based violence spikes amid pandemic, shelters need support

UNFPA and partners are delivering essential items to women's shelters in Kosovo. © UNFPA Kosovo/Besnik Sherifi

03 April 2020

News

Kazakhstan adolescents demand information to avoid teenage pregnancies

Despite the difficulties she experienced, Nadya is glad she chose to keep her child. © UNFPA Kazakhstan

23 January 2020

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In Uzbekistan, midwives learn to make calls that save lives

Ms. Jumabayeva assists Ms. Kholmurodova at the maternity ward of the Kanlikul District Health Department in Uzbekistan. © UNFPA Uzbekistan

17 January 2020

News

Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

Sex workers are highly vulnerable to gender-based violence, HIV, discrimination and other harms. © Tomislav Georgiev/UNFPA MK

30 November 2019

News

In Moldova, life skills education helps girls find a better path

Without the support and information, Iuliana* faced violence and early pregnancy. But with the right support, a brighter future is possible. © UNFPA Moldova/Anastasia Pirvu

29 October 2019

Resources

Internally Displaced Women in Ukraine Face Abuse and Exploitation

Resource date: Oct 2019

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