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UNDP, UNFPA sign programme to improve livelihoods of women,elderly, people with disabilities and war veterans
A two-year programme set to improve the livelihoods and well-being of up to 3,000 women with disabilities and veterans of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was signed today by the Ministry of Labour and... Read more
Empowering with two wheels and a helmet
Throughout generations, a plethora of inventions have undoubtedly helped women. Among all the great products that have impacted women around the world, there is an untapped hero: the bicycle. You... Read more
Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
To commemorate this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign is calling upon us to stand in solidarity with survivors and... Read more
Philippine businesses empower their employees with family planning
Philippine businesses empower their employees with family planning
UNFPA and partners mark the end of the pilot project on preventing gender-biased sex selection
Final conference of “Preventing Sex Selection Abortions: Men Are Here Too for Gender Equality!” pilot project funded by The Embassy of the Netherlands Kingdom was attended by state partners, civil... Read more
UNFPA and Special Olympics sign agreement of cooperation
As part of the legacy of Global Youth Leadership Forum to be held in September in Baku, Special Olympics Azerbaijan and the UNFPA have signed an agreement to develop inclusive sports for girls in... Read more
Accelerating zero-tolerance to Gender-based Violence in rural regions of Azerbaijan
Lack of innovations and improvement of family support centers for victims of gender-based violence are potential hassles in building the violence-free society in Azerbaijan. Introducing updated... Read more
16 days are not enough, but can be a good wake-up call
“I’m here to show my commitment to ending this poignant phenomenon,” says Zarifa, 23, recalling iterative beatings at her neighborhood. “Every night I hear screams and shouts behind the wall. During... Read more
UNFPA on Azerbaijan's population growth, healthcare, labor force, youth issues
Trend’s interview with Dr. Farid Babayev, Assistant Representative of UNFPA Azerbaijan Country Office Question: The UN previously stated that Azerbaijan’s population is expected to hit 10.68 million... Read more
Theatre play against gender biased sex selection took place in Baku
The theatre performance titled “Girl child burden” was demonstrated within the “Global Program on Prevention of a Boy Child Preference and Promotion of the Value of a Girl Child” implemented by UNFPA... Read more