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19 April 2023
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UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

Istanbul, 19 April 2023 – New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising,... Read more

11 March 2023
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UNFPA representative and author of Zea Mays on their knees

Bodyright: "Zea Mays" installation and performance as an artistic response to digital violence

As we celebrate International Women's Day, the bodyright campaign continues at the Gallery of the Bosnian Cultural Center in Sarajevo,  with the... Read more

22 December 2022
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UNFPA in Western Balkans launches bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ for the human body

​​​​​​​Just like walking down the street in the real world, we need to be safe in the virtual world. Having your image taken, manipulated and shared... Read more

21 December 2022
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“Green Zone” provides a safe space for young male migrants and refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ever since he survived a sexual attack last year during his journey, having a sense and feel protection is important for 19-year-old Ali* from... Read more

15 December 2022
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Osobe s dignutom rukom na kojoj je simbol bodyright-a

UNFPA Office in BiH launches bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ symbol to demand protection from digital violence

Sarajevo, 15 December 2022 - A conference titled ‘Digital violence is real - road to technologically-facilitated gender-based violence and bodyright... Read more

1 December 2022
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How to effectively respond to cases of gender-based violence in any future crisis

Sarajevo, 1 December 2022 - A conference: “Presentation of good practices and tools in the humanitarian gender-based violence response” was organized... Read more

15 November 2022
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Mural “Together we Blossom” dedicated to world population reaching 8 billion

Mural “Together we Blossom” dedicated to world population reaching 8 billion unveiled in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO, 15 November 2022 – Today around the world we mark the milestone of the global population reaching 8 billion.  People live longer, healthier... Read more

14 November 2022
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Mayors, young people chart ways to build youth-friendly cities in a world of 8 billion people, at UNFPA conference in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO, 14 November 2022 – Mayors and young people from 47 cities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia have gathered in Sarajevo to discuss ways... Read more

10 November 2022
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The Conference on the Effects of Population Changes on the Provision of Public Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Conference on the Effects of Population Changes on the Provision of Public Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo, 10 November 2022 - A conference: “The Effects of Population Changes on the Provision of Public Services – The Case of Bosnia and... Read more

14 October 2022
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The thematic discussion on Healthy Lifestyle Education held within SDG Week in BiH

Banja Luka, 14 October 2022 - A thematic discussion "Healthy Lifestyles Education", that enables youth to protect and advocate for their... Read more

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