On 17 December 2014, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) celebrated 15 years of presence in Kosovo. To mark this occasion, the UNFPA office in Kosovo organised a reception that was attended by high-level guests from the executive and legislative branches of the government as well as representatives of the UN, diplomatic missions, international organisations ,and civil society. Multiple media outlets covered the event, providing deeper insight into UNFPA’s 15 years of work in Kosovo and highlighting the main areas of UNFPA activities, achievements, and partnership.
During her speech, the UNFPA Kosovo Assistant Representative Visare Mujko Nimani stated: ‘During the 15 years of partnership, significant progress has been achieved in the area of reproductive health and rights of every woman, man, and child, individually and as families. However, more effort is needed to reduce maternal mortality; increase access of young people to youth-friendly reproductive health services and information; enhance response and implement programmes required for preventing gender-based violence; and integrate population dynamics in the National Development Frameworks. UNFPA continues its partnership in supporting the development of a sustainable future for Kosovo.’
