Posts Categorized: Health

A chat about transgender issues, human rights and living in a kinder world

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Filed under: Gender equality Governance Health HIV Human rights Social inclusion

Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, I would like to introduce you to Kirill Sabir, head of the FtM Phoenix Group and supporter and former board member of the Eurasian Coalition on Male Health (Follow them on Twitter: @ECOM_MSM) I had the privilege to talk to Kirill, an activist and advocate for… Read more »

Serbian citizens take on corruption in the health sector

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Filed under: Anticorruption Development 2.0 Health

In Serbia, the health system is publicly financed from obligatory health insurance. It promises universal medical coverage for everyone. However, for many reasons, some physicians take bribes from patients before or after they provide services covered by law. Because there is no alternative, most people are afraid to report corruption, fearing that doctors might deny… Read more »

All are equal before the law but is the law equal to everyone?

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Filed under: Gender equality Health Human rights Peace and security Social inclusion

“Yes!” says the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “Yes!” says the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. “Yes!” says the Constitution (pdf) of the Republic of Albania and an array of international instruments Albania has ratified. But what do women and women’s organizations say? The Centre for Civic Legal… Read more »

Citizen local initiatives: the new force for a global change

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Filed under: Development Development 2.0 Environment Health Poverty Social innovation

I am working with UNDP’s Knowledge and Innovation team in Bratislava as web communications intern. One part of my work is publishing posts from all the country offices in Europe and Central Asia. It is a great opportunity to learn from all the projects being implemented by UNDP in the region. I’m especially interested in… Read more »

Albania on the environment: What’s important #Post2015

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Filed under: Climate change Development Environment Governance Health Human rights Social inclusion

We’ve got an update from the post-2015 development agenda in Albania for you. I recently took part in discussions with over 500 people from across the country – all discussing environmental concerns. We had quite a mix of perspectives – from environmentalists, academics, policy makers, and members of the media and civil society. Participants looked… Read more »

Preventing domestic violence in Tajikistan

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Filed under: Gender equality Health HIV Human rights Poverty Social inclusion

Is violence against women becoming the norm in Tajikistan? According to the Millennium Development Goals Women and Men in the Republic of Tajikistan (pdf) report, approximately half of all women in Tajikistan believe that violence by a husband against his wife is acceptable. The rates are even higher among rural residents. This is not acceptable…. Read more »

Domestic violence in Albania – help is a phone call away

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Filed under: Gender equality Health Human rights Peace and security Social inclusion

Several sources still indicate that domestic violence in Albania is “widespread.” The latest survey indicates that 56 percent (opens as doc) of women have experienced domestic violence (INSTAT). One of the reasons why domestic violence continues to be an issue is that it is still viewed as a private matter not to be discussed outside the… Read more »