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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Day of the Midwife
Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the health and well-being of entire communities. They deserve our respect and gratitude, but that is not... Read more
Non-Traditional Careers for Men? Three stories of men who break stereotypes
“Life would be easier without stereotypes”. A veteran’s story who became an educator Dmytro is a qualified electromechanical technician. After college, he worked at the railway station, served in the... Read more
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Violations include rape, forced sterilization, virginity testing, female genital mutilation and more NEW YORK, 14 April 2021 - Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to... Read more
Statement on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the declaration of International Roma Day
On the occasion of International Roma Day, celebrated worldwide on 8 April, we would like to send our warm wishes to all Roma in Ukraine. This year, on 8 April, the International Roma Day... Read more
EU supports the launch of online Fathers’ Club in Kyiv
With EU support, the “Tatohub.Kyiv” Fathers’ Club started operating online on April 6. It is addressed to fathers in Kyiv who would like to become more conscious and responsible parents by sharing... Read more
UNFPA Ukraine and Citrus launch a partnership to empower and improve the well-being of young people in Ukrainian cities
UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund in Ukraine and the Citrus have teamed up to promote youth empowerment and engagement in the decision making process through Youth Well-Being Index Platforms in... Read more
"I have one piece of advice: don't be afraid." What it is like to be a dad on parental leave in Ukraine
Parental leave often hinders a woman's career. Many women have to choose between childcare and work. According to a UN Population Fund survey, 65% of Ukrainian dads believe that the role of dads is... Read more
Raising children and working: how to combine these responsibilities? A father’s story
At the end of December 2020, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the draft law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Concerning Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Mother and Father to Care for a... Read more
Raising children and working: how to combine these responsibilities? A father’s story
At the end of December 2020, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the draft law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Concerning Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Mother and Father to Care for... Read more
A new visual content studio – social enterprise that will provide assistance to victims of domestic violence – was opened in Kherson
The ‘ENJi — Light and shadow — visual content studio’ initiative will promote the employment and economic independence of female victims of domestic violence. The opening was facilitated by the UNFPA... Read more