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Active Ageing Index - benefits and opportunities for Azerbaijan
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of Azerbaijan has initiated the implementation of the project "Building society for all ages: promoting... Read more
16 Days of Activism on combating gender-based violence launched in Azerbaijan
The United Nations (UN) Office in Azerbaijan, together with the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, is launching the 16 Days Activism campaign to combat violence against women and... Read more
UNFPA, MLSPP launch awareness raising campaign to promote active ageing in Azerbaijan
On November 19th 2019, an inception event marking the launch of the “Awareness raising campaign to promote active ageing” component of the “Building society for all ages: promoting wellbeing of the... Read more
Statement by the United Nations in Azerbaijan on violence against women and girls
In light of recent reported cases of often fatal violence against women and girls in Azerbaijan, the United Nations in Azerbaijan urges immediate, concerted action to protect women and girls at risk... Read more
UNFPA strengthens institutional capacities for multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence in Azerbaijan
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) teamed up with the East European Institute for Reproductive Health (EEIRH) for strengthening multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence (GBV) in Azerbaijan. The... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl Child, 11 October
Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the traditional roles that society has dictated for generations. More and more are saying no to child marriage and... Read more
UNFPA observes 25th anniversary of its operations in Azerbaijan
The UNFPA, leading UN sexual and reproductive health agency, observes 25th anniversary of its operations in the Republic of Azerbaijan. On this occassion, the UNFPA’s country office organized an... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day
As we mark World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA salutes those who respond to crises around the world. This year, we call attention to the courage and commitment of women humanitarians who assist people... Read more
Summer camp organized by UNFPA to address gender-biased sex selection ended
A summer camp titled “For a better future built on equal opportunities”, co-organized with the Azerbaijani Youth Foundation for young people in Shamakhy city, within the framework of the EU-funded “... Read more
UNFPA and Kapital Bank to promote gender equality
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Kapital Bank signed a memorandum of understanding to implement joint projects and campaigns on combatting gender-biased sex selection, as well as on... Read more