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From the heart of Europe to the Silk Road in Central Asia, UNDP helps people build a better life as they confront globalization, climate change, economic challenges, and health issues. Visit here to learn more about UNDP's work in Europe and CIS.

Albania Strikes Back at Domestic Violence

Durrës, Albania, 17 March 2010-A new community centre in Durrës is among the resources in place in Albania to assist victims of domestic violence. The resources—including free legal services and a telephone hotline—are part of joint efforts between Albanian municipalities and the United Nations to help empower women. The efforts are also a part of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals initiative.

Dogs Join Fight Against Weapons in Kosovo

Lebane, Kosovo-UN Administered Territory Under UNSC 1244, 11 March 2010-Dogs are the latest weapon in an ongoing battle against small arms and light weapons in Kosovo. As part of a United Nations Development Programme/Kosovo Police initiative, the dogs are to help sniff out an estimated 350,000 small arms and light weapons in circulation in Kosovo.

Women's Political Participation Needs to Increase, New Publication Says

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 8 March 2010-Democratic and economic transitions and development in the UNDP Europe and CIS region have taken place in the post-Soviet era without the full participation of a major segment of the population—women. The lack of participation by women weakens their position in political life and their social and economic prospects says a new publication by the United Nations Development Programme, issued on International Women’s Day, March 8. The publication examines this trend and advocates for changes to ensure that women too rise with the changing economic and political tides in the region. Watch: Message from Secretary General Ban Ki-moon video