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Female village head in China changes rules to empower women

Yuan Qing on her way to a local factory to help find employment for women of her village. ©UNFPA China/Huang Qiong

05 November 2021

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Married at 12; a single mother at 16 in Yemen

"When I would find written documents in the house, I needed to ask somebody to read it for me," said Ghada, who was married at 12. She eventually learned to read and write at a UNFPA-supported safe space, which also provided legal assistance and vocational training. © UNFPA Yemen

03 November 2021

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Changing perceptions to end a harmful tradition in northern Iraq

A woman in Kurdistan Iraq. Rates of female genital mutilation are lower among girls than among their mothers, a sign of progress. But more must be done to end the practice. © UNFPA Syria Hub

29 October 2021

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For breast cancer survivors and supporters in Palestine, a chance to come together

Breast cancer survivors help make wigs for women who have lost their hair because of the treatment for the disease at Jabalia Women's Health Centre in Gaza Strip, Palestine. Other women who help may have a personal reason to do so, like having a relative diagnosed with breast cancer, or simply want to show support. © Abdel Shafi Community Health Association

22 October 2021

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Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence Module 7

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2020 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Report on the Data and Evidence for Impact

Publication date: 28 Sep 2021

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