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Helping Survivors of Gender-based Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina to find their Voice
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina—At a secret location in the capital city of Sarajevo, the Green Line Safe House is the last place of refuge for women escaping domestic violence. With a spirit of... Read more
Bosnia and Herzegovina Prepares for its First Census in over 20 Years
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina—In the capital city of Sarajevo, preparations are underway for a nationwide population and housing census—the first to be held in the country in over 20 years.... Read more
Zero Tolerance of Violence a Must So All Women Live to Fullest Potential
Friday, November 25th, was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the days of activism against gender violence. Why does this matter? Consider... Read more
About 7 Billion & Me
World population reaching 7 billion people is a major achievement. Since 1968, the population of our world has doubled. However, despite major declines in the average number of children... Read more
Additional Investments in Youth
LONDON, 26 October 2011 - In five days, world population is projected to reach 7 billion. How we respond now will determine whether we have a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future or one that... Read more
Invest in the 7 Billion as Human Capital
On 31 October, the world’s population is projected to reach 7 billion. The 7 billionth person will be born into a world that is very different from when the United Nations was founded in 1945, when... Read more
7 Billion Actions
Born from a unique gathering of leaders from media, corporations, NGOs, universities, and grassroots organizations, 7 Billion Actions is a global movement open to every organization and individual... Read more
World Population Day - July 11, 2011
On 31 October 2011, world population will reach 7 billion, according to the United Nations Population Division. This global milestone presents a challenge, an opportunity, and a call to action.... Read more
International Day for Elderly
Sarajevo, 1 October 2010 – First of October is marked worldwide as an International day for elderly in which we show respect to the elderly persons. The General Assembly designated 1 October the... Read more
World Humanitarian Day
SARAJEVO - 19 August 2010 - Today, on World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA pays tribute to humanitarian aid workers who risk their lives to save the lives of others across the globe. Globally, in the past... Read more