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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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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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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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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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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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20 May 2024
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Health mediators playing key role in improving equal access to health care for Albania’s most vulnerable communities
People from the most vulnerable groups, including those from the Roma and Egyptian communities, face difficulties accessing healthcare in Albania, and improvements have been slow…
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17 April 2024
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Why respecting women's rights and choices is key to tackling demographic change
A new report published by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, warns that persistent inequalities in society hold back development – and, as UNFPA Regional Director Florence…
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11 April 2024
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In Focus:Prioritising cervical cancer prevention in Western Balkans
Joining forces with partners to mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, the UNFPA Western Balkans cluster teams and a wide range of stakeholders conducted numerous activities that…
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20 March 2024
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GENDER EQUALITY!
Gender equality means equal opportunities for all genders. Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but it is the foundation of a peaceful and stable society. Women and…
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