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Yemen's Blockade Crisis

November 14, 2017

Yemen has historically been 80 to 90 per cent dependent on imported food, medicines and fuel. All ports, including Al Hudaydah, Saleef and Aden, are necessary to meeting Yemen’s needs.

The current blockade crisis is the entire country at risk. Girls, pregnant women and female-headed households are among the most vulnerable. 

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“Your voice is your weapon”: Taking on sexual harassment in Egypt

30 October 2017
Amany Abdel-Aal, a Wen-Do instructor from the organization Etijah, teaches women how defend themselves and stand up for their rights. © UNFPA/Rebecca Zerzan
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From child bride to beauty expert: one Jordanian woman’s story

19 October 2017
Child marriage rates are rising in Jordan, according to a recent report. © UNFPA Jordan/ Elspeth Dehnert
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Girls speak out on inequality

11 October 2017
What does gender inequality look like? These five girls can tell you. Illustration by Bodil Jane for UNFPA.
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