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How family-friendly workplaces are paying off for families, employers and the government in North Macedonia

calendar_today 17 February 2025

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How family-friendly workplaces are paying off for families, employers and the government in North Macedonia

SKOPJE, North Macedonia – When Nikola Zdravevski’s first child Josif was born, he was thrilled to dive into fatherhood. “From the very beginning I was involved in all parts of…

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I dream of seeing UNFPA's mission fully realized

calendar_today 10 February 2025

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I dream of seeing UNFPA's mission fully realized

Skopje, North Macedonia – “Working for UNFPA isn't just a job for me – it's a passion. I believe that everyone, no matter where they come from or what challenges they face,…

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Western Balkans health system experts commit to speeding up access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights as a key strategy to advance reproductive health for all

calendar_today 24 September 2024

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Western Balkans health system experts commit to speeding up access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights as a key strategy to advance reproductive health for all

SKOPJE, 24 September 2024 – Health system experts from the Western Balkans met in Skopje today to discuss ways to speed up integration of sexual and reproductive health services…

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On World Population Day, UNFPA stresses need to demystify demographic change in Eastern Europe

calendar_today 11 July 2024

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On World Population Day, UNFPA stresses need to demystify demographic change in Eastern Europe

Istanbul, 11 July 2024 – On today’s World Population Day, the UNFPA Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia stressed the need for responses to the demographic shifts…

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Highlighting the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities on World Population Day

calendar_today 11 July 2024

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Highlighting the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities on World Population Day

Skopje, 11 July 2024 – The research “Invisible Threats: Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) against persons with disabilities” was promoted today in Skopje, in…

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UNFPA support to youth initiatives and youth participation in the development of media products

calendar_today 03 June 2024

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UNFPA support to youth initiatives and youth participation in the development of media products

Skopje, May/June 2024 - A series of media products, including articles, video and audio stories, have been developed by young people in various municipalities across North…

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UNFPA, WHO and the national partners on healthy ageing

calendar_today 21 May 2024

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UNFPA, WHO and the national partners on healthy ageing

Skopje, 21 May 2024 – A roundtable "Healthy ageing in the Republic of North Macedonia: Current activities and challenges" was held today, organized by the United Nations…

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UNFPA and Austria expand programme promoting gender-responsive family policies in Western Balkans

calendar_today 15 May 2024

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UNFPA and Austria expand programme promoting gender-responsive family policies in Western Balkans

Istanbul/Vienna, 15 May 2024 – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation,…

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5 ways to create a more family-friendly workplace – and why it matters for everyone

calendar_today 15 May 2024

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5 ways to create a more family-friendly workplace – and why it matters for everyone

In the Western Balkans and beyond, women have traditionally struggled to enter or stay in the labour force due to the unequal division of family responsibilities, lack of support…

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