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Denmark's political and financial support helps make progress on population and development needs

19 Jan 2024

Edinah, 29, is a midwife and nurse at Kisugu Health Centre III in Kampala, Uganda. UNFPA relies on steadfast core supporters such as Denmark to advance the population and development agenda. © UNFPA/Jadwiga Figula
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Tackling the hidden mental health crisis in Yemen

A woman receives counselling at a UNFPA-supported specialized mental health centre in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 08 January 2024
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Sweden's new contribution towards ending female genital mutilation

03 Jan 2024

In Ethiopia, Zekia is driving positive change in her community to end female genital mutilation. An additional commitment from Sweden will support the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation through collective action and community mobilization. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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Australia’s new support to women and girls in Gaza

15 Nov 2023

New funding from Australia will help address the immediate needs of women and girls in Gaza. © Bisan Ouda for UNFPA.
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Miriam’s journey to overcome stigma and defend her rights in Uganda

04 Dec 2023

With funding from The Netherlands, the UNFPA-supported ANSWER programme helps women and girls like Miriam to defy stigma and access sexual and reproductive health information and services. © UNFPA Uganda
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Health, hygiene and protection needs spike after earthquake in Nepal

A UNFPA team visits people affected by the earthquake that hit the districts of Jajarkot and Rukum West in Nepal’s western Karnali province on 3 November 2023. © ​​​​​UNFPA Nepal
  • 21 November 2023
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A new flour mill offers unexpected respite from threats of violence in Sudan

A woman walks back from a newly-built flour mill in Shanisha, Blue Nile State. Women and girls in Sudan face constant threats of harassment and violence as they travel long distances, often alone, to reach basic essential services. © UNFPA Sudan 
  • 16 November 2023
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“Part of the solution”: Men and boys in Uganda work to stop cycles of gender-based violence

Village health team member Timothy Mbene Masereka shares information about gender-based violence among his community. © Spotlight Initiative/Timothy Webster
  • 24 November 2023
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Canada announces new support for pressing humanitarian needs in Gaza and the West Bank

13 Nov 2023

UNFPA remains focused on getting life-saving reproductive health supplies into Gaza. Canada’s new funding will support emergency assistance.
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