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In isolation but not safe. Assistance to domestic violence survivors in quarantine period with the UNFPA Ukraine support in Ukraine
One by one, countries that have declared a quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, report an alarming rise in domestic abuse. Unfortunately, forced isolation does not mean safety for all women as... Read more
World Health Day: Protecting midwives to keep women and babies safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day On this World Health Day, we mark the first International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Midwives are central to... Read more
The Ukrainian Wikipedia hosted the WikiGap 2020 marathon dedicated to gender equality on the Internet
During March, the Ukrainian Wikipedia hosted the WikiGap marathon, a campaign aimed at telling the world about prominent women and reducing gender inequality on Wikipedia. The campaign included an... Read more
Law of Ukraine on social and economic guarantees in connection with the spread of the coronavirus: the right to a fair trial and issuance of restrictive orders
On April 2, 2020, the President of Ukraine signed the Law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Aimed at Providing Additional Social and Economic Guarantees in Connection with the Spread of the... Read more
Keeping from losing faith: UNFPA humanitarian aid in the area of reproductive health
Maria* still remembers the day that could be fatal for her and her unborn baby. A pregnant resident of non-Government controlled Makiivka got involved in a car accident and seriously injured pelvis,... Read more
Where can survivors of domestic violence get help during the quarantine?
Day centers The day centers established with the support of UNFPA Ukraine have switched to the format of providing consulting services to clients by phone. Survivors can use the services of the day... Read more
Breastfeeding and COVID-19: answers given by gynecologist-endocrinologist Nataliia Silina
Analysis of sick pregnant and lactating women’s medical records has shown that the coronavirus is not transmitted into breast milk and has not been found in the amniotic fluid. 1. Can I breastfeed if... Read more
Women, girls, health workers must not be overlooked in global COVID-19 response
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem With each passing day, the scale of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences are becoming ever more apparent and alarming. UNFPA, the United... Read more
Another 7 business companies join the Declaration for Gender Equality and Prevention of Domestic Violence
On March 26, 2020, an online forum was held for the corporate sector on how large, medium and small businesses will benefit from equality policies and the prevention of domestic violence. Another 7... Read more
Pact for Youth 2020 creates a network of regional partners all over the country
On March 19, 2020, CSR Ukraine, expert organization Center for CSR Development in cooperation with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Ukraine... Read more