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Kosovo (UNSC 1244) Child Marriage
Fact sheet is a part of a UNFPA global initiative on the elimination of child marriages. It provides information about the issue of child marriage in Kosovo and offers recommendations aimed at addressing the issue. It includes a review of national legislation and ratification of various international standards, analysis of current practices and attitudes towards child marriage, statistical information about prevalence, where available.
Marking the World Population Day 2012 “Reproductive Health as a guarantee for healthy generations – today and tomorrow”
Presentation by Ms. Doina Bologa, Head of the UNFPA Kosovo Office, explains concept of reproductive health and main achievements in the world, presentation by Minister of Health Mr. Ferid Agani on Reproductive Health situation in Kosovo stresses achievements and challenges. Last presentation focus the topic of Family planning and population in Kosovo by Professor at the University of Prishtina Ms. Mimoza Dushi.
Demographic, Social and Reproductive Health Survay – Basic Results 2000
It would have been possible to recalculate the indices for the population as a whole by assigning weightings of 40% and 60% to the values obtained for the urban and rural populations, respectively; those proportions appear quite plausible in light of the last census and the rural exodus revealed by the survey. This was not done, however, because the adjustment would have resulted in only an illusory gain in accuracy, for two reasons:
7 Billion Actions Campaign – Demographic Transition in Kosovo: Challenges and Opportunities in the World of 7 Billion
The age distribution of a population is determined by the interaction of fertility, mortality and international migration . Where fertility is high, populations tend to have a young age structure.Where fertility is low / falling, populations tend to have an older age structure.Where fertility is low / falling, populations tend to have an older age structure
Demographic, Social and Reproductive Health survey in Kosovo – 2009
In response to the need for current economic, social, and demographic data to help in the reconstruction and development of Kosovo following the end of conflict in 1999, the first Kosovo-wide household-based Demographic, Socioeconomic and Reproductive Health Survey was conducted from November 1999 to February 2000. A second Kosovo Demographic, Social and Reproductive Health Survey was conducted in July of 2003 to provide updated information and collect information on some additional topics. We abbreviate these as the Kosovo Demographic and Health Survey – KDHS.
Improving Health of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian Communities
The report contains a summary of results that came out from the questionnaire over health education and economic situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities of Fushë Kosovë municipality.
Death registration in Kosovo
The current situation with death registration in Kosovo, as in most developing countries, is poor. Approximately one quarter to one-half of all deaths is not registered (UNFPA, 2009) This requires attention.
Causes of Death in Kosovo 2008 and 2009
This publication presents the results of the causes of death for 2008 and 2009 in an analytical way,through tables and standards in accordance with classifications recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Eurostat.
10 Years of ICPD Implementation in Kosovo – Assessment Report on Achievements
The study assesses the support provided by UNFPA in promoting the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action within the context of MDG achievements in Kosovo.
Female Genital Cancer in Kosovo: A Situational Analysis of breast and cervical cancer 2008
This paper details the preliminary findings of the first phase of a study of cervical and breast cancer in Kosovo.