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Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit
New York, 12 November 2020 -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the health and economies of countries around the world,... Read more
Creating the world that girls need to achieve their dreams
ISTANBUL, Turkey — At age 13, Sesili still has a lot of different ideas about what her future might hold. Her favourite classroom subject is physics, and she says she’s interested in interior and... Read more
Helping young people with disabilities cope with COVID-19 in North Macedonia
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Taking precautions against becoming infected or spreading illness during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy for anyone, but... Read more
New partnership between UNFPA and British Embassy in Skopje to support survivors of gender based violence during COVID-19
Skopje, 16 July, 2020 - The United Nations Population Fund in North Macedonia and the British Embassy in Skopje started a new partnership to support... Read more
Peace in the home: safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls – even during COVID-19
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Urgent, accelerated action needed to stop female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other practices that harm women and girls, according to new... Read more
Escaping child marriage in North Macedonia: ‘Once you leave your mark, others can follow’
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Life could have turned out very differently for Sibel Bajram. The young English-language teacher comes from North Macedonia... Read more
Baby’s first cry under lockdown: Delivering safely amid a pandemic in North Macedonia
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — When the time came for Marija Matovska to give birth, she and her husband had more than the usual worries of first-time parents on their minds. As they rushed to the... Read more
Older people’s rights and dignity must be protected amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across Europe, from Spain to Serbia, care homes for older people have become hotspots of COVID-19 infections. According to the World Health... Read more
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
As the world battles COVID-19, women continue to get pregnant and babies are still being born. Childbirth doesn't stop for pandemics, and... Read more