News mobilization – the expert spoke about the disappointing demographic consequences for Ukraine – UNIAN

The likely reduction of the conscription age in Ukraine to 18 years will have extremely negative consequences for the already difficult demographic situation in the country. Florence Bauer, director of the regional office of the UN Population Fund for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, spoke about this in an interview with Newsweek.

She noted that the low birth rate in Ukraine, which now stands at less than one child per woman, is already affected by instability and economic problems.

“Women often bear the greatest burden of maintaining households. 23% reported extreme livelihood needs for…