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Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

In Yemen, exposure to trauma and violence is widespread as the conflict enters its fifth year. © UNFPA Yemen

08 October 2019

This week's International Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Situations will focus on survivors of trauma and conflict like Salwa.

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Global efforts show progress on making women and girls feel safe

The comprehensive sexuality education workshops in Jujuy create safe spaces for youth to speak freely. © UNFPA Argentina/Clara Campos

30 September 2019

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Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender violence

South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have seen particularly widespread sexual and gender-based violence, both during and in the aftermath of conflict. © UNFPA DRC

26 September 2019

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Urgent support needed for violence-affected women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by crises within the country. © UNFPA DRC

04 September 2019

EU-UN Spotlight Initiative High-Level Event: Progress and Perspectives on Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls

26 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

Call to Action: Ending Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

24 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

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Amid economic exodus, left-behind women begin to feel safe in Venezuela

UNFPA is supporting workshops to train health workers on sexual and reproductive health issues. © UNFPA Venezuela

26 August 2019

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Northeastern Nigeria Call to Action sparks collective push to address gender-based violence in humanitarian response

13 Aug 2019

In Northeastern Nigeria, the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence in Emergencies is transforming the way humanitarian actors address this critical issue. © UNFPA Nigeria

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All-women team provides life-saving humanitarian support in Marawi

Police Officer Chrestine Espinorio, Dr. Nadhira Abdulcarim and social worker Umme Limbona work together to support survivors of violence at a hospital-based crisis centre. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor

16 August 2019

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Women belong at the centre of peace efforts, women UN leaders urge in Afghanistan

Women UN leaders meet with female leaders and advocates in Kabul, Afghanistan. Women's voices must be heard, they emphasized. © Fardin Waezi / UNAMA

24 July 2019

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