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References to Kosovo are in line with UNSC resolution 1244 (1999).

“Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.”

The United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency. UNFPA Kosovo has been advocating for the reproductive health and rights of every woman, man and child, individually and as families, since 1999. UNFPA is dedicated to bring about a world where no mother dies in the act of giving life, when every pregnancy is wanted and every individual can enjoy a life of health, dignity and opportunity. To achieve its goals, UNFPA partners with government, NGOs, communities, and other UN agencies to educate, train and empower women, men, young people and families to make informed choices regarding their reproductive health.

30/10/2026

Advancing Gender-Responsive Family Policies in Kosovo

On 29 October 2026, UNFPA, together with the Austrian Development Agency, supported a discussion organised by the Instituti Riinvest and the Women's Economic Forum, focusing on reforming gender-responsive family policies in Kosovo.

The discussion brought together representatives of government institutions, the private sector, civil society and development partners, including Andin Hoti, Minister of Labour, Family and War Valuese, to explore policy options for reforming maternity and paternity leave, drawing on financial analysis and regional practices.

Presenting the findings and recommendations, the Riinvest Institute highlighted potential models for a more equitable and sustainable parental leave system, including greater government responsibility for financing maternity leave and the introduction of dedicated paid leave for fathers.

Speaking at the event, Visare Mujko-Nimani, Head of UNFPA in Kosovo, emphasised that family-friendly policies are not simply a social measure, but an investment in family well-being, gender equality and economic development. She underlined the importance of creating conditions that enable both women and men to balance work and family responsibilities.

Reforming parental leave policies is an important step towards reducing gender inequalities in the workplace, supporting families and building a more inclusive labour market.

The initiative is part of “Expanding Choices: Gender-Responsive Family Policies for the Private Sector in the Western Balkans – Phase 2,” supported by UNFPA and funded by the Austrian Development Agency.

Ministria për Punë, Familje dhe Vlerat e Luftës Çlirimtare
UN Kosovo Team

29/10/2026

🔴LIVE - Instituti Riinvest dhe FEG, në bashkëpunim me UNFPA dhe me mbështetjen e Agjencisë Austriake për Zhvillim, organizojnë tryezën e diskutimit “Rishikimi i politikave familjare të përgjegjshme ndaj gjinisë në Kosovë”.

29/10/2026

Gender equality starts with all of us. And men have an important role to play.

On 28 October, UNFPA Kosovo, in partnership with the Assembly of Kosovo’s Committee on Human Rights, Gender Equality and Petitions and the Agency for Gender Equality, opened the photo exhibition “Equality Starts with Us: Engaging Men in Building a More Equal Society” at the Assembly of Kosovo.

Through powerful photographs, the exhibition highlights the importance of men’s active involvement in parenting, caregiving and sharing family responsibilities, challenging traditional gender stereotypes and promoting more equal relationships.

Hosted by Dr. Fatmire Mulhaxha-Kollçaku, Chair of the Committee, the exhibition reinforces a simple message: Gender equality is not only a women's issue. It is a shared responsibility.

The exhibition is organized as part of the Expanding Choices programme, funded by the Austrian Development Agency, which promotes gender equality and family-friendly policies that enable women and men to better balance their professional and family responsibilities.

Because a more equal society begins at home, with the choices we make and the responsibilities we share.

UN Kosovo Team

28/10/2026

Today, the three day Training of Trainers on syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for primary health care providers in Kosovo successfully concluded, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, Main Family Medicine Center in Prishtina and with UNFPA’s support.

The training modules were updated in line with the national clinical guidelines and the Strategic Document and Action Plan for TB, HIV and STIs 2025–2027, ensuring alignment with national priorities and evidence-based practices.

Participants strengthened their knowledge and practical skills in STI assessment, syndromic diagnosis, appropriate treatment, counselling, prevention, and referral.

The training aims to equip primary health care professionals to deliver quality, accessible, confidential, and stigma-free STI services and to strengthen the capacity for cascading this knowledge to other health care providers across Kosovo.

26/10/2026

Në moshën 15-vjeçare, një vajzë duhet të zgjedhë ëndrrat e saj, jo bashkëshortin.

Ajo duhet të mësojë, të eksplorojë, të krijojë kujtime dhe të zbulojë se çfarë dëshiron të bëhet. Jo të detyrohet të martohet, duke iu mohuar fëmijëria, mundësitë dhe e drejta për të zgjedhur.

Çdo vajzë meriton lirinë për të ëndërruar, kohën për t’u rritur dhe të drejtën për të vendosur për të ardhmen e saj.

Dita Ndërkombëtare e Vajzave ka kaluar, por ky mesazh mbetet i rëndësishëm çdo ditë.

T’i japim fund martesave të fëmijëve. Ta mbrojmë fëmijërinë. Të investojmë në të drejtat e vajzave. 🧡

🎥 Videon në gjuhën serbe mund ta ndiqni këtu https://youtu.be/mqm8niG39PY
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Sa 15 godina, devojčica treba da bira svoje snove, a ne muža.

Treba da uči, istražuje, stvara uspomene i otkriva šta želi da postane. Ne da bude prisiljena na brak koji joj oduzima detinjstvo, mogućnosti i pravo na izbor.

Svaka devojčica zaslužuje slobodu da sanja, vreme da odraste i pravo da sama odlučuje o svojoj budućnosti.

Međunarodni dan devojčica je prošao, ali ova poruka je važna svakog dana.

Zaustavimo dečje brakove. Zaštitimo detinjstvo. Ulažimo u prava devojčica. 🧡

🎥 Video na srpskom jeziku možete pogledati ovde:: https://youtu.be/mqm8niG39PY
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At 15, a girl should be choosing her dreams, not her husband.

She should be learning, exploring, making memories and discovering who she wants to become. Not being forced into a marriage that takes away her childhood, choices and opportunities.

Every girl deserves the freedom to dream, the time to grow and the right to decide her own future.

The International Day of the Girl Child may have passed, but the message matters every day.

End child marriage. Protect childhood. Invest in girls’ rights. 🧡

🎥 Watch the video in Serbian here: https://youtu.be/mqm8niG39PY

UN Kosovo Team

11/10/2026

🚫 "Thuaji 'Jo' Martesave të Hershme!"

Le të qëndrojmë bashkë pranë çdo vajze, që zëri i saj të dëgjohet, zgjedhjet e saj të respektohen dhe të drejtat e saj të mbrohen kudo. 🌟

11/10/2026

Child marriage is the end of childhood for many girls.

It cuts short their education and can force them into early pregnancy, putting their health and lives at risk.

Despite decades of progress, 1 in 5 girls is still married before they turn 18. This must stop now.

On this , join UNFPA and Executive Director Diene Keita in calling for governments and partners to invest in the future of every girl.

Learn more: unf.pa/dgs

11/10/2026

⏰ Every 3 seconds, an adolescent girl is forced into child marriage. That’s 12 million girls every year who are robbed of their health, education and the fundamental right to choose their own future.

When a girl is married as a child, her education ends, her health is put at severe risk and her potential is cut short.

But we know what works: investing in health, education and social protection for girls can help for good.

This , join UNFPA to invest in girls' rights now: http://unf.pa/cm

09/10/2026

Stronger midwives, better care for mothers and newborns.

Today in Pristina, midwives and national experts came together to identify and prioritise competency gaps, using the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice as a guiding framework.

This is an important step towards developing two targeted training programmes designed to strengthen midwives’ knowledge and practical skills, supporting them to provide quality care to women and newborns. The programmes will be integrated into midwives’ Continuing Professional Development and submitted for accreditation to the Kosovo Chamber of Nurses, Midwives and Other Health Professionals.

A special thank you to the participating midwives for sharing their experience and insights, and to the national experts for guiding the discussion. Their contributions will help ensure the training responds to the real needs of midwives and the communities they serve.

This activity is organised by UNFPA, with the generous support of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, under the Midwifery Acceleration Grant.

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Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 17:30

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