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An unrelenting nightmare in North Gaza

November 21, 2024

The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence.

The area has been under siege for more than a month, with no access to food, water, healthcare or safety.

The blatant disregard for basic humanity and for the laws of war must stop.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action. 

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Making motherhood safer in North-West Syria amid war and suffering

October 28, 2024

Amid chaos and suffering, the Idlib Maternity Hospital in North-West Syria has become a beacon of hope and safety for the community.

Hear from Laila Baker, our Regional Director for Arab States, after her recent visit to the hospital and see how the UNFPA is making motherhood safer in Syria.

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Women and girls fleeing conflict in South Lebanon are vulnerable in crowded shelters

October 11, 2024

Women fleeing the escalating conflict in South Lebanon are at increased risk of gender-based violence.

Dominic Allen, UNFPA Arab States Deputy Regional Director, spoke to some of them when he visited a government-supported shelter in Beirut this week which is hosting around 800 people.

See what women and girls there told him about their hopes and fears and how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive agency—working with our partners, is providing them with crucial care.

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A midwife in Rafah describes the chaos and suffering of childbirth

March 4, 2024

Hear from a midwife at Al-Helal Al Emirati Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, as she describes the chaos and suffering of childbirth in her hospital.

Learn more about how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding here.

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Giving birth in Gaza (Part 3): Khalid

September 10, 2024
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Giving birth in Gaza (Part 2): Labor

September 3, 2024

After months of being repeatedly displaced around Gaza, Malak, 22, faced an uncertain three hour drive to reach the hospital when she went into labor.

Let her describe the unthinkable struggle of bringing life into the world amid the war in Palestine.

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Giving birth in Gaza (Part 1): Pregnancy interrupted

August 27, 2024

Malak, 22, was pregnant when the war in Gaza started. 

Forced to flee the bombs and tanks, she spent months being repeatedly displaced and searching desperately for prenatal care.

See the terrible reality for pregnant women like Malak of giving birth in Gaza.

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Hospital in Gaza reopens after relentless attacks

July 12, 2024

Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was a scene of death and destruction two months ago.

Now, thanks to the strength of the people of Gaza, it's functioning again and helping women give birth safely amid the devastation of war.

Hear from Dominic Allen, Representative for UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—in Palestine and Judith Starkulla, Head of UNFPA Gaza Office, on their recent visit.

See the latest on our humanitarian response.

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Babies in intensive care in Gaza hospital forced to be evacuated

July 8, 2024

Patients, including four babies in intensive care, are leaving the European Gaza Hospital following evacuation orders for KhanYounis.

Let UNFPA Representative for the State of Palestine, Dominic Allen describe how UNFPA and UN agencies are helping doctors.

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First menstruation is often accompanied by fear, shame, lack of information, women and girls in Arab states reveal

28 May 2021
Even talking about menstruation is considered taboo or embarrassing, many women told UNFPA. © UNFPA Somalia
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