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Long-term care services restore the dignity and independence older persons deserve

calendar_today 12 December 2024

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Long-term care services restore the dignity and independence older persons deserve

This is the inspiring story of Ergys Cakon, a young physiotherapist who offers voluntary services to the elderly in Mat. He will offer his service voluntarily in a multifunctional…

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“Depopulation” series analyzes factors of the Albanian shrinking population

calendar_today 11 December 2024

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“Depopulation” series analyzes factors of the Albanian shrinking population

Albania's population is shrinking due to high immigration and a declining fertility rate. Experts warn that this demographic shift requires urgent attention and policies that…

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A Second Chance - Re-education and Reintegration of juveniles in conflict with the law in the Kavaja Institute

calendar_today 15 November 2024

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A Second Chance - Re-education and Reintegration of juveniles in conflict with the law in the Kavaja Institute

"I know now when I get angry, I will count to 10 before I act." This is what a 14-year-old serving his time at the Institute for the Re-education of Juveniles in Conflict with the…

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"Boys can be sexually abused too" / Trainings on surveillance "Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC)" and case analysis

calendar_today 11 October 2024

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"Boys can be sexually abused too" / Trainings on surveillance "Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC)" and case analysis

The latest statistics from the "Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Report 2021/2022" focus, among other things, on the sexual health of adolescents in Europe, Central…

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Dr. Natalia Kanem: Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and not in their way

calendar_today 11 October 2024

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Dr. Natalia Kanem: Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and not in their way

Every girl has a vision for her future, but for millions of them, adolescence is a time of challenges and obstacles. Early pregnancy and gender-based violence, including harmful…

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Celebrating the potential of girls and overcoming gender-biased sex selection in the Balkans and Caucasus

calendar_today 11 October 2024

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Celebrating the potential of girls and overcoming gender-biased sex selection in the Balkans and Caucasus

Today, an unprecedented 600 million adolescent girls are coming of age around the world. They hold tremendous promise not only as individuals but as agents of change for progress…

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Positive parenting, a step forward to a better future for children

calendar_today 04 October 2024

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Positive parenting, a step forward to a better future for children

"Since the trainings, I dedicate more time to my children," says Silvana Qorraj, a parent who has benefited from the Positive Parenting trainings supported by UNFPA. Her story…

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Empowering youth through peer to peer learning: A new generation of peacebuilders in Albania and the Western Balkans

calendar_today 21 September 2024

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Empowering youth through peer to peer learning: A new generation of peacebuilders in Albania and the Western Balkans

A new generation of peacebuilders is emerging in the Western Balkans, driven by the values of inclusion, equality, and trust. These young leaders are poised to influence their…

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World Sexual Health Day

calendar_today 04 September 2024

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World Sexual Health Day

Sexual health is not just about the absence of disease. Positive relationships grounded in mutual respect, empathy and understanding are a cornerstone of sexual health and well…

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