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Older people are the fastest growing age group in Europe. It’s time we recognize this as an opportunity
By Giulia Vallese Older people were a small minority only a few decades ago, but driven by increasing life expectancy and low fertility rates, their share of the population has been rising... Read more
Fathers break stereotypes in Azerbaijan to ensure their children grow up in gender equitable environment
Creating a safe space for fathers to jointly reflect on and question the factors that frame gender inequalities affecting power dynamics within... Read more
EU4GE: supporting adolescents as agents of change for gender equality in Azerbaijan
The EU-funded "EU 4 Gender Equality: Together against gender stereotypes and gender-based violence" (EU4GE) programme, implemented by UNFPA... Read more
Azerbaijan: when families choose boys
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Son preference is not a myth: in many countries, parents will go to great lengths to make sure they have at least one son. Yet this comes at a significant cost – to families,... Read more
Disability Media campaign of the joint Azerbaijani government – UN project ends
The media campaign, organized in the framework of the project “Addressing the rights and well-being of women with disabilities and veterans of the Karabakh conflict” implemented at the initiative of... Read more
Birth rates dipped further when COVID-19 hit. But it’s time to stop worrying about numbers
The focus on birth rates misses the point, writes Alanna Armitage on today’s World Population Day. What matters is building countries where people want to stay, live and have families. The COVID-19... Read more
UNFPA, Regional Development Public Union organize 1st Gender Equality Hackathon in Azerbaijan, with the support from the European Union
The first-ever “Gender Equality” hackathon took place in Azerbaijan on February 19-21st 2021, with the support of the European Union and under the organization of the United Nations Population Fund (... Read more
UNFPA delivers emergency ISRH kits to hospitals in areas affected by the recent conflict in Azerbaijan
The UNFPA country office in Azerbaijan has completed the procurement and delivery of 32 emergency ISRH kits consisting of medical and reproductive health supplies, to the Innovation and Supply Center... Read more
First gender equality hackathon being held in Azerbaijan with financial support from the European Union
The first “Gender Equality Hackathon” in Azerbaijan is being organized between 19-21 February 2021 within the framework of the "EU 4 Gender Equality: Together against gender stereotypes and gender-... Read more
UN joins efforts with development partners to mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Azerbaijan
The United Nations (UN) Office in Azerbaijan and development partners launch the 16 Days Activism campaign to combat gender-based violence (GBV). This year, the campaign aims to contribute to... Read more