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Supporting women left with nothing after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
February 22, 2023When the earthquakes struck, Rojin only had time to grab her son and run from her house.
UNFPA is providing women like Rojin in Türkiye and Syria with much needed dignity kits.
Get the latest updates on our humanitarian response here.
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Drone footage of earthquake damage and rescue efforts in Türkiye
February 9, 2023Millions of people have been affected by the deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, including thousands of pregnant women.
Learn more about how UNFPA is providing urgent reproductive healthcare for women and girls in Türkiye and Syria.
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Displaced mother supports six children in Sudan
December 21, 2022Due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, Amira (37) fled her village to West Darfur with her six kids. She started her own business to provide for the family.
See how UNFPA is taking action to meet the needs of vulnerable people in Sudan like Amara.
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Women and girls in a double crisis of violence and hunger in Somalia
December 12, 2022Did you know there has been a 60 per cent increase in gender-based violence in drought-affected areas in Somalia?
Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the unfolding catastrophe in the Horn of Africa. See how UNFPA is providing life-saving assistance on the ground.
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Crisis in Somalia: Conflict, Drought and Extreme Weather
November 14, 2022A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia.
The country’s worst drought in 40 years has led to acute food insecurity and a surge in violence.
See UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s urgent call to support the UN’s response to the ongoing crisis.
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Yemen: Health services are out of reach for displaced people
April 4, 2022Violence is escalating in Yemen and more than 4 million people are already displaced. Going to the hospital is not even an option for many displaced pregnant women.
UNFPA's mobile medical teams in Yemen are reaching the most vulnerable women and girls on the ground with lifesaving services.