News

Desperation Pushes Somali Refugees into Dangerous Territory

07 October 2011
In addition to hunger, thirst and fatigue, Somalia women risk sexual assults to get themselves and their children to the camp at Dadaab,Photo:Lynsey Addario
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News

No Direction Home: A Generation Shaped by Life in Dadaab

04 October 2011
Aden lbrahim was born in the Dadaab settlement, which was also in its infancy twenty years ago. Photo:Kenneth Odiwuor
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News

UNFPA Executive Director Promises More Support for the Women and Youth of Dadaab

02 September 2011
Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin listening to some of the new arrivals in Dadaab. Photo: Roar Sorensen.
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News

Heeding the Call: A Tunisian Midwife Becomes a Humanitarian Worker

19 August 2011
When a humanitarian crisis erupted near her town, Bochra Ben Teib found that her midwifery skills were in high demand.
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In the News

Chief of UNFPA Pledges to Strengthen Support for Afghan Maternal, Newborn Health

16 August 2011
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News

Mobilizing Psychosocial Support within Libya and for Refugees from the Conflict

17 August 2011
When a humanitarian crisis erupted near her town, Bochra Ben Teib found that her midwifery skills were in high demand.
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News

Dadaab Population Swells as Hungry and Weary Families Arrive from Somalia

05 August 2011
Somali refugees amongst their new tents in lfo Extension in Dadaab,Kenya. Photo:UNHCR/B.Bannon
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News

Youth in the Arab States: Catalysts for Change

03 August 2011
Training peer educators to communicate with young people in the Choucha camp near the Libyan border. Photo: Manel Stambouli
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Press release

UNFPA Intensifies Lifesaving Support for Mothers’ Needs in Horn of Africa

22 July 2011
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News

Preparing a New Nation to Deliver

06 July 2011
Midwifery students in Kajo Keji share a moment of levity during their training. Photo:Roza Freriks/UNFPA
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