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8 December 2020
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Anticipated population decline in the next 50 years requires policy makers today to make necessary steps to strengthen human capital through improved education, healthy lifestyles, social protection and gender equality
Sarajevo, 8 December 2020 – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Agency of Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHAS), the Institute of... Read more
1 December 2020
Statement
COVID-19 Threatens to Exacerbate Inequalities Faced by Many Living with HIV
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On World AIDS Day, 1 December 2020     On World AIDS Day, as we unite in support of people living with and affected by HIV, let us remember all... Read more
12 November 2020
Press Release
Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit
New York, 12 November 2020 -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the health and economies of countries around the world, governments, non-governmental organizations,... Read more
23 October 2020
Press Release
GIRL CHILD LAB – To provide a voice to young girls and mentorship system for development of innovative ideas to improve the status of girls in society
Sarajevo, 23 October 2020 - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, socially responsible company Violeta d.o.o. and the Mosaic Foundation are launching today... Read more
1 October 2020
News
Healthy Ageing Centres are important for older people in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By: Prof. Tara Keck The world population is ageing. Between 2015 and 2050, the number of people over the age of 65 is projected to increase from 12% to 24% of the total population, due to a... Read more
1 October 2020
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Older people regularly visiting healthy ageing centres live healthier, longer lives, new study finds
Sarajevo, 1 October 2020 – On the occasion of 1 October, the International Day of Older Persons, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) would like to remind governments and the general public of... Read more
21 September 2020
News
Youth activism on the International Day of Peace
Sarajevo, 21 September 2020 - The UN General Assembly in 1981 declared 21 September as International Day of Peace, devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, stability, and prosperity. This year,... Read more
24 August 2020
News
Safe motherhood during a pandemic: COVID-19 and sexual and reproductive health
By: John Kennedy Mosoti, UNFPA Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina The COVID-19 pandemic has left a trail of devastation in its wake: health systems overwhelmed, economies in a downward spiral... Read more
20 August 2020
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On World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA applauds real-life superheroes
In Nepal, Mitraminu Dhakal provides care to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns. UNITED NATIONS, New York – Communities around the world are under siege – by the COVID-19 pandemic, violence,... Read more
12 August 2020
News
Statement by UNFPA Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, John Kennedy Mosoti, on the occasion of the International Youth Day
Sarajevo, 12 August 2020 – August 12 marks the annual celebration of International Youth Day, and this year we are marking it at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessing young people’s... Read more

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