International Women’s Day 2017

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New device brings midwifery education to remote, offline communities

07 December 2016

Gebreamlak Giday teaches women about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, using a portable, solar-charged learning device. © UNFPA/Abraham Gelaw

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Namibian hackathon takes on scourge of gender violence

05 December 2016

Namibian techies spent a hectic 24 hours creating innovations to tackle gender-based violence. Team Amani celebrates their win. © UNFPA Namibia/Emma Mbekele

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Midwives saving lives in hurricane-devastated Haiti

28 November 2016

The hospital in Beaumont was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Midwives have been deployed to serve women in areas where health systems have been devastated. © UNFPA/Eddie Wright

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Reversing the Trend

November 25, 2016

In this video, made to mark the International Day for Elimination of Gender-based Violence, artist and activist Rand Jarallah uses her face as a canvas to show the horrors of violence against women, one of the most prevalent human rights abuses in the world. Learn more about how activists are working to end violence against women.

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“They would be taking us in as wives”: Boko Haram survivors recount horrors, escape

23 November 2016

Hauwa gave birth to her son while escaping Boko Haram. Now, they are receiving health and counselling services at a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri. © UNFPA Nigeria/Kori Habib

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Around the world, activists call for an end to violence against women

25 November 2016

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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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Families increasingly resort to child marriage as Yemen’s conflict grinds on

16 November 2016

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