BELARUS: Should the Pension Age Be Increased?
Argument and Facts (AiF) published an article on 4 April on the debate over a possible increase in the pension age. The newspaper readers are divided in to opposite groups in terms of their opinions. Among other speakers interviewed, Olga Belorusova, UNFPA Communication Specialist talked about international expert’s recommendations on the issue. Read in Russian: AIF
TANZANIA: More Contraceptive Services Needed
The Guardian reported on 4 April on a recent report by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the continued low rate of contraceptive us in Tanzania. It quoted UNFPA as saying, “Giving people access to voluntary family planning saves lives and can help break the cycle of poverty, slow population growth and ease pressure on the environment. It is a cost-effective development investment.” Read: The Guardian
SYRIA: UNFPA Supports Development of Gender Training Manuals for NGOs
Thara reported on 4 April on the development of training manuals on gender issues prepared by the Ministry of Social Affairs with support from UNFPA. Read in Arabic: Thara