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22 February 2021
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s demographic troubles are real, but it’s not too late to reverse course
By John Mosoti The presentation of our new population projections for Bosnia and Herzegovina last December sent shock waves through the country. The main message reported in…
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08 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…
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01 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,…
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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…
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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…
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01 October 2020
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Healthy Ageing Centres are important for older people in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By: 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…
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01 October 2020
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Older people regularly visiting healthy ageing centres live healthier, longer lives, new study finds
International Day of Older Persons - Older people regularly visiting healthy ageing centres live healthier, longer lives, new study finds Sarajevo, 1 October 2020 …
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21 September 2020
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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…
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24 August 2020
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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,…
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