News

Women in Guinea-Bissau speak out against female genital mutilation: “I’m lucky to be alive”

Djenabu Sano works with UNFPA across 20 communities to to speak out about the dangers of female genital mutilation. She suffered a haemorrhage in all four of her childbirths due to having been subject to the harmful practice when she was younger. © Aleke Ogbada Junior/UNFPA Guinea-Bissau
  • 13 September 2023
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Statement

World will miss target of ending FGM by 2030 without urgent action – including from men and boys

02 February 2023

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News

Green shoots of hope spring from the depths of war in Yemen

Hiam and other women learn sustainable farming skills as part of a training at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Yemen. ©UNFPA Yemen/YWU
  • 20 September 2023
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News

Not your typical boys’ club: Mozambique’s school meetings engage students against gender-based violence

Cleiton (right) spearheads a group in which his peers take a stand against gender-based violence in their school. © Helder Xavier / UNFPA Mozambique
  • 18 September 2023
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News

Against the odds, Malawian girl overcomes child marriage, agonizing labour and obstetric fistula

Jacqueline developed an obstetric fistula when she gave birth at age 16. © UNFPA Malawi
  • 11 September 2023
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Updates

UNFPA and Organon support the Maternity Foundation in using AI to strengthen midwifery skills

11 Sep 2023

Preview of the Safe Delivery app developed by the Maternity Foundation. 
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Women fleeing from conflict in Sudan receive mental health support in Egypt

Published on: 26/06/2023

Hanaa is one of the 250,000 refugees who have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the deadly conflict in Sudan.

See how UNFPA-supported safe spaces are providing psychosocial support to women affected by this devastating humanitarian crisis.

News

Five things you need to know about consent

© Illustrations for UNFPA by Sumeet Raiphale
  • 01 September 2023
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Resources

Gender assessment of civil society organization partners Under the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage

Resource date: Aug 2023

Publisher: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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News

After flooding and rains devastate Peru, survivors of gender-based violence find safety and services at UNFPA-supported shelter

Cyclone Yaku and the El Niño weather phenomenon have forced more than 110,000 people from their homes and into temporary shelters like La Molina II. © UNFPA Perú
  • 21 August 2023
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