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During a pandemic, lockdowns, curfews and other restrictions on movement are deemed necessary preventative health measures that can save millions of lives. For women and girls, they can also be sources of increased risk of violence and death.

This resouce is a companion to UNFPA's second edition of Reporting on Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: A Journalist's Handbook.

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Meeting family planning needs in Nepal’s quarantine centres

23 June 2020
Kabita Bhandari gives an information session about family planning to men staying at a quarantine centre in Baitadi District. © UNFPA Nepal
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Youth mobilize to support Egypt’s front-line health workers

25 June 2020
Y-Peer volunteers wear protective gear as they assemble the dignity and hygiene kits. © UNFPA Egypt
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Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls

30 June 2020
Without urgent action, the situation for women and girls could worsen. Artwork by Fatma Mahmoud Salama Raslan.
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After tragedy, refugee family finds safety and community in Türkiye

19 June 2020
Outreach workers visit refugee communities to help improve access to social services among the most vulnerable. © UNFPA Türkiye/Utku Tonguç Topal
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Sahel project helps women raise themselves, their communities from poverty

16 June 2020
Ms. Brema trains women in her village to become electricians. © Vincent Tremeau/Banque mondiale
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Pregnant indigenous women in Panama face COVID-19 fears, lack of transport

11 June 2020
For some communities, the nearest health centre is two days away. ©UNFPA Panama/Osman Esquivel López
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As of 09 June, 2020, the Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) has reported 144 COVID-19 cases across Syria: 76 active, 62 recoveries and 6 registered deaths.1 The first positive case was announced on 22 March 2020, with the first fatality reported on 29 March 2020.