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Safe spaces offer relief as fighting in Marawi rages on

04 October 2017
Women affected by the Marawi crisis share their experiences at a UNFPA’ women-friendly space in Barangay Bubong, Saguiaran. © UNFPA Philippines
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Violence in Marawi displaces thousands of pregnant women and new mothers

03 July 2017
A family opens up a UNFPA-supplied dignity kit at the evacuation centre in the Moneerah Integrated School. © UNFPA
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Counsellors reach out to Kachin communities to end gender violence

23 May 2017
The staff at the Women's and Girls' Centre in Waing Maw, in Myanmar, are working with communities to stop gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming
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Explosion of data reveals vast and urgent needs

19 March 2015
A public discussion on maternal health in Burkina Faso. Information gathering and decision-making should include community members, said experts at a UN meeting. © Jerome Sessini/Magnum Photos
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Somali midwifery school helps tackle harsh conditions for women

30 May 2014
<p>Midwifery students graduate from the new Mogadishu Midwifery School in Mogadishu, Somalia. Photo credit: <i>UNFPA Somalia</i> </p>
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Empowering Youth to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

12 March 2014
<p>Madame Chantal Compaor&eacute;, First Lady of Burkina Faso (centre) with Aissata Camara (left) and other young participants invited to take part in the side-event on ending female genital mutilation/cutting. <i>Photo credit: Aissata Camara</i> </p>
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UNFPA and UN Women Launch Joint Global Programme on Essential Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence

04 December 2013
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Australia Supports UNFPA Efforts to Provide Health Care for Displaced Sri Lankan Women

15 June 2009
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