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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

31 January 2017
A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban
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Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

13 January 2017
UNFPA, with its partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, distributes hygiene kits in Aleppo during a recent assessment mission. © UNFPA Syria
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After escape, former ISIL slaves face new challenges

30 November 2016
The Dohuk Women's Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of ISIL's brutality. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi
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Iraq centre brings specialized care to gender violence survivors

18 November 2016
Case workers finish a meeting at the survivors' centre in Dohuk. The facility provides a full range of support services for survivors of gender-based violence. © UNFPA Iraq/Turchenkova
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With high child marriage rates among Syrian refugees, one girl takes a stand

02 November 2016
Raneem Abras, 16, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon, advocates against child marriage. © UNFPA Lebanon/Sima Diab
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“I am a prey to all men”: Refugee women endure poverty, harassment, isolation

03 October 2016
Muna was left to fend for her children alone in the Domiz refugee camp in Iraq. © UNFPA Iraq/Khetam Malkawi
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Sham: a story of hope amid darkness

September 16, 2016

Sham was born the day after her mother was evacuated from Daryaa, Syria. Her mother was transferred by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to the hospital so she could give birth safely.

After Sham was delivered, she and her mother were moved to the Hirjaleh shelter, where they have been receiving UNFPA-provided medical care and support.