UNFPA in Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Raising a child doesn’t just take money. It costs time, energy & opportunity – costs disproportionately paid by women. @UNFPA’s new #StateofWorldPopulation report examines the barriers to achieving #fertility goals and the impact of #GenderEquality. Swipe to learn more ▶️

🎙️“Do you have the number of children you wanted?” For #WorldPopulationDay, @UNFPA hit the streets to hear how people’s hopes & concerns are shaping families in #EasternEurope and #CentralAsia. WATCH what they said – and learn about the #RealFertilityCrisis many are facing.

“The threshold for women to enter science is high.” Women still face barriers in STEM, but they’re breaking them down with help from the #EU4GenderEquality programme. Read more 👉 unf.pa/3HPw880 @eu_enlargement_ @unwomeneca

Alarming new @UNAIDS data: #AIDS-related deaths in our region are up 48% since 2010, while globally numbers decline. Why? Only half of people living with #HIV get treatment. Two-thirds of people living with HIV know about it. We must end stigma, discrimination and legal…

Women with disabilities in the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries face discrimination & harmful stereotypes. #EU4GenderEquality helps them by promoting inclusive education & empowering advocacy. Read more👉 unf.pa/3HPw880 @eu_enlargement_ @unwomeneca

🤳🔄👶 Is there a link between social media use and declining fertility rates? Technology is transforming dating, mental health and lifestyle goals. Listen to @AnnaRotkirch, Research Director of @Vaestoliitto, explain what that could mean for the future of fertility & families.

Millions are unable to have the number of children they want, not from a lack of desire, but a lack of CHOICE, including: 🚨Economic insecurity 🚨Gender inequality 🚨Future anxieties Learn about the #RealFertilityCrisis that’s hindering people’s family goals…

“It's about a cultural revolution and a paradigm shift” In our latest #DemographicResilience expert series, @Alidav978 looks at how supporting mothers in the workforce can “unlock a hidden superpower.” Learn how @UNFPA is responding to population changes 👉…

The event concluded with a powerful collaborative art piece 🎨 Each brushstroke reflected a shared vision: a world where every family begins with choice, dignity, and support. Find out more 🔗 shorturl.at/o5591 #TheRealFertilityCrisis #UNFPA #DemographicResilience

Good news! Despite #demographic challenges, #Moldova is spotlighted in @UNFPA's latest global report on population as a best-case model—thanks to #familyfriendly policies that put people's needs at the heart of demographic reforms. Read the news >> shorturl.at/2XXgT

Ahead of #WorldPopulationDay, I spoke w/media in #Moldova about expanding choices for young people & families in realizing their fertility desires. I praised #Moldova for being highlighted in @UNFPA’s global #SWOP report as a strong example of #familyfriendly policies in action!

Talking about #SWOP, #WPD & unlocking demographic potential through Gender-Responsive Family Policies! 🤝Strengthening dialogue between gov’t, employers, unions & private sector in #NorthMacedonia. Advocating for policy change, building gov’t capacity, & private sector benefits.

DID YOU KNOW: The world’s 11 fastest shrinking populations are all in Central and Eastern Europe! It’s a challenge for our region – but also an opportunity to tackle the #RealFertilityCrisis by strengthening rights, equality and choice 💪 unf.pa/4lSPA2L

Should parenting be seen as a public good? @HKUST professor @stuartbasten explains how govts can support parents & families through gender-responsive policies based on rights and choices. Watch all our #DemographicResilience expert videos on YouTube 📺: unf.pa/45UlqHz

🤗Most people in Europe say they want 2+ children. 🤔But they end up having fewer. This is the #RealFertilityCrisis. Learn how we can bridge the gap and break down barriers to achieving fertility goals in @UNFPA’s latest #StateofWorldPopulation report 🔗 unf.pa/4lSPA2L

📉Falling birth rates aren’t just a #fertility issue – they’re a relationship issue. People are struggling to find suitable partners, and it’s affecting how they build their futures and families. Discover the barriers behind the #RealFertilityCrisis ▶️ unf.pa/3TpdNBr

Is there an ideal population size – or is this the wrong question? Ahead of #WorldPopulationDay, listen to @UNFPA expert Michael Herrmann as he offers different ways to look at population changes, emphasizing human capital and #DemographicResilience.

📺 Happening on @TVTelma! We're discussing the @UNFPA State of World Population Report — spotlight on #fertility, #families, and #DemRes. Key issues that shape our future! #SWOP2025