There’s great energy in Skopje as we officially open the #LeadingChange2026 conference on #DemographicResilience with:
- Prime Minister of North Macedonia,
- Secretary General of the Council of Europe
- UNFPA Deputy Executive Director.
UNFPA in BiH
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Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
- UNFPA in BiH repostedIn his speech at the #LeadingChange2026 conference, UNFPA’s @PioSmith_UN delivered a powerful reminder that #DemographicResilience is about more than numbers – it’s about people and our shared futures. Today, we aren't just discussing demographic change; we are leading it. ↗️
- UNFPA in BiH repostedThe UN in BiH expresses sorrow over the killing of Elma Godinjak‑Prusac and extends condolences to her family. Femicides are not isolated acts but the most extreme form of gender‑based violence. Accountability, protection & prevention are essential. 🔗shorturl.at/25OG7
- From project to repertoire🎭Be More Chill—born from cooperation between theatres, universities & partners through @UNFPA's Moving Us Closer project, w/ @ItalyMFA via #BandoBalcani & the #Y4IET regional project funded by @UNPeacebuilding — is now part of @pozmladihsa's programme.
- UNFPA in BiH repostedFar too many people are unable to create the families they want. The issue is a lack of choice, not desire. See how we can tackle #TheRealFertilityCrisis and help people create the families they want: unf.pa/rfc
- UNFPA in BiH repostedIn parts of the Western Balkans, the pace of population ageing is 3x faster than in Western Europe. Lifelong learning & active ageing are key to #DemographicResilience, ensuring people can keep contributing to their communities at every stage of their lives. 💪
- UNFPA in BiH reposted💡🕊️ On #CreativityAndInnovationDay, we highlight 🎲 “Peace Odyssey” — creative & innovative educational board game for youth designed to strengthen dialogue & trust in 🇧🇦, as part of @UNPeacebuilding & @italyinbih supported #Y4IET project. @UNFPABiH 🔗
- UNFPA in BiH reposted🎥 Last week as #CPD59 came to a close, @unfpachief reflected on a challenging but powerful week at the United Nations. This work matters because the conversations we had must lead to real results for people and communities everywhere. The work continues — onward and upward 🌏
00:00 - UNFPA in BiH reposted“By shifting our mindset from anxiety to resilience, addressing barriers to reproductive choice & committing to people-centered paths to prosperity, demographic change becomes a catalyst for progress rather than a source of fear.” -@BauerFlorence at @UNFPA side event on
- UNFPA in BiH repostedAligning high-quality population data with geospatial evidence is key for for anticipatory governance, future-ready systems and #DemographicResilience. -@UNFPA Regional Director @BauerFlorence at #CPD59 side event on Population Intelligence for Risk-Ready Futures
- 🎶Youth from Mostar, Banja Luka and Lukavac on one stage. Differences fade, trust grows, peace takes root. The musical Be More Chill — a space for dialogue and real connection across BiH. Supported by @UNPeacebuilding & @ItalyMFA #BandoBalcani @italyinbih @UN_BiH #FutureisYOUth
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