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Budding photographers in post-cyclone Bangladesh capture wreckage – and resilience

12 May 2021
A woman in Patuakhali Sadar walked miles to reach an outhouse damaged during Cyclone Amphan. It was built by her family, who cannot afford repairs. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Tajbit Ahammad Barat
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We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

19 March 2021
Catarina Furtado visits a new mother in a maternity ward. The right to make essential choices, such as when and whether to become a parent, and to see a doctor, must be realized for all, she said. Image courtesy of Catarina Furtado.
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The Rohingya influx, three years on

10 September 2020
Midwife Rotna speaks with Minara about her newborn baby. Maternal health services are continuing despite the pandemic. © UNFPA
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Bangladesh midwives continue saving lives as country responds to pandemic

08 April 2020
In pandemic-affected Madaripur, midwife Selina Akter delivered a baby girl. Image courtesy of Selina Akter
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Midwives save lives – but more support for midwifery is needed

04 June 2019
Midwife Imama (left) checks on Salma and her newborn in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Fahima Tajrin
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Strategic partnership with Canada continues with new contribution for humanitarian action

30 May 2019
Continued humanitarian funding from Canada will support UNFPA’s humanitarian response to address the sexual and reproductive health and protection needs of women and girls in humanitarian crises, like these Rohingya refugee girls Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA/Carly Learson
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