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Shortage in funding threatens care for pregnant Syrian refugees

25 June 2015
Too many refugees lack access to adequate health care. Isra'a lost her newborn son when she could not pay for neonatal care. © UNFPA/David Brunetti
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In Egypt, brave Syrian refugee promotes opportunities for women

17 June 2015
Huda (right) sits at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Alexandria, Egypt. She fled the violence in Syria three years ago and struggled to support herself. Now, she is working on behalf of other women refugees. Photo courtesy of Huda.
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After being declared dead, Syrian refugee rebuilds life

04 June 2015
Amir nearly died while fleeing Syria. Today, he works at a UNFPA-supported health centre, helping other refugees seek assistance. © UNFPA Jordan/David Brunetti
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After flight from Syria, refugee women in Iraq find safety, support

29 April 2015
Asma with her friends at the women’s safe space. “I am happy in the sewing session,” she said. “My teacher is from the same place I came from. We speak the same language and share the same memories.” © UNFPA/Shayda Hesammi
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3,000th baby born at UNFPA-supported clinic in Zaatari refugee camp

20 April 2015
Baby Obada was the 3,000th safe delivery at a UNFPA-supported clinic in Zaatari, the sprawling refugee camp in Syria. © JHAS/UNFPA
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