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In Yemen’s man-made catastrophe, women and girls pay the heaviest price

Midwife Lena Al-Shurmani holds Abia's newborn baby shortly after delivery. Abia lost a lot of blood during childbirth. © UNFPA Yemen

26 February 2021

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Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots

Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development

22 February 2021

Press Release

UN sexual and reproductive health agency welcomes USA intention to reinstate funding: millions of women and girls will benefit

28 January 2021

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The diplomatic community lends a hand to help women’s shelters in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dijana Tadić, executive director of the organization Žena BiH, which runs the women's shelter in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A recent philanthropic event benefited the eight shelters in the country. © Edin Palata for UNFPA

25 January 2021

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Mongolian women get help to escape violence even amid pandemic

Gender-based violence has increased during the global pandemic. © UNFPA Mongolia | Photo for representational purposes only and does not relate to this story or the survivor of gender-based violence featured in this story.

17 December 2020

Media Advisory

UN partnership set to prevent more than 140 million unintended pregnancies, 320 thousand maternal deaths by 2030, but major investment required

10 December 2020

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Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe

02 December 2020

Launch event: Humanitarian Action 2021 Overview

07 December 2020

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In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

20 November 2020

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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.

17 November 2020

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