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Much progress on sexual and reproductive well-being in Europe, but millions still denied rights and choices, global UNFPA report finds

calendar_today 17 April 2024

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Much progress on sexual and reproductive well-being in Europe, but millions still denied rights and choices, global UNFPA report finds

ISTANBUL, 17 April 2024 – Thirty years after the international community agreed on an ambitious programme to put people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights at the heart of…

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Supporting women with disabilities in North Macedonia realize their right to give birth

calendar_today 17 April 2024

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Supporting women with disabilities in North Macedonia realize their right to give birth

"I always dreamed of having my own family,” said Sashka Smilkova. “But the family didn’t think I could get pregnant because of my disability. They even thought I might die giving…

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Champions in Breaking Prejudices: Regional Swimming Competition Unites Youth of the Western Balkans

calendar_today 08 April 2024

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Champions in Breaking Prejudices: Regional Swimming Competition Unites Youth of the Western Balkans

SKOPJE, April 6 - 7, 2024 – In a heartwarming display of athleticism and friendship, the regional swimming competition held in Skopje last weekend brought together athletes with…

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Equal opportunities for all - strengthening cooperation between young people in the region

calendar_today 05 April 2024

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Equal opportunities for all - strengthening cooperation between young people in the region

SKOPJE, 5 April 2024 – Encouraging young people to engage in constructive narratives, strengthening intercultural dialogue, inclusion and gender equality is paramount to fostering…

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Strengthening the systemic response to gender-based violence and domestic violence with the support of UNFPA and the British Embassy

calendar_today 28 March 2024

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Strengthening the systemic response to gender-based violence and domestic violence with the support of UNFPA and the British Embassy

Skopje, 28 March 2024 - Adoption of a Protocol on cooperation among competent entities and handling of cases by competent institutions, adoption of bylaws, promotion of an…

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UNFPA with youth initiatives and media promotion for youth collaboration

calendar_today 25 March 2024

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UNFPA with youth initiatives and media promotion for youth collaboration

Veles/Ohrid/Mavrovo, February/March 2024 – Over 30 young participants from nine municipalities in North Macedonia joined the camp in Ohrid from February 28 to March 2 to develop…

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UNFPA marks the cervical cancer prevention week

calendar_today 24 January 2024

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UNFPA marks the cervical cancer prevention week

Skopje, January 24, 2024 - Prevention saves lives. It is carried out through the process of screening and vaccination against the HPV virus, which causes cervical cancer.

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Population Projections 2022-2070 prepared with the support of UNFPA

calendar_today 15 December 2023

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Population Projections 2022-2070 prepared with the support of UNFPA

Skopje, 15 December 2023 - The 2022-2070 Population Projections prepared by the State Statistics Office, with the support of UNFPA North Macedonia, were announced today in Skopje,…

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 Digital Empowerment and Gender Equality – Collaboration between UNFPA, the Swiss Embassy, and the Stella Network

calendar_today 14 December 2023

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Digital Empowerment and Gender Equality – Collaboration between UNFPA, the Swiss Embassy, and the Stella Network

Skopje, December 14, 2023 - Last night, in Skopje, a panel discussion titled "Digital Empowerment and Gender Equality: Fight Against Digital Gender-Based Violence" took place. The…

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