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12 July 2021
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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…
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24 February 2021
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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…
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17 February 2021
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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…
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14 January 2021
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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…
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25 November 2020
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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…
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13 November 2020
Press Release
Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the health and economies of countries around the world, governments, non-governmental organizations, international…
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08 September 2020
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Art and part of something – how an inclusive school in Baku is helping people with disabilities experience a greater sense of belonging
“This year has been stressful for so many people but I’ve had Art School to keep me going the whole way through the pandemic,” says Nanakhanum Azimova. &ldquo…
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11 July 2020
Statement
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 Peace in our world begins with peace in the home, as the United Nations Secretary…
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01 July 2020
Press Release
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 UNFPA report Every year,…
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