News

As Afghanistan grapples with surge in COVID-19 cases, one midwife shares her strength

23 June 2021
Mastura Zia provides maternal health services to Afghan returnees, many of them deported from neighbouring Iran. © Zaeem Abdul Rahman/UNFPA Afghanistan
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News

Empowering Kenyan women and girls with disabilities in managing menstrual health

24 June 2021
Anne Wanjiru leads a programme on sexuality for persons with disabilities, which includes menstrual hygiene management. © This-Ability Trust
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Publications

Operational guidance - Responding to the health and protection needs of people selling or exchanging sex in humanitarian settings

Number of pages: 84

Publication date: 23 June 2021

Author: UNFPA, UNHCR

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Resources

‘Know Your Rights!’ Guide

Resource date: 14 June 2021

Author: UNFPA, Women Enabled International, UN Women

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Resources

Checklist for Preventing and Addressing Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resource date: 14 June 2021

Author: UNFPA, Women Enabled International, UN Women

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News

Indonesian religious leaders, health workers advocate female genital mutilation’s end

22 June 2021
Midwife Suci Maysaroh used to perform mock female genital mutilation on newborn girls but now encourages parents not to harm their daughters. © UNFPA Indonesia/Lucky Putra
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News

Entrepreneurship flourishes among Filipino populations at risk for HIV

28 June 2021
A programme for populations vulnerable to HIV helps individuals start small businesses, like a food stand, at a time when many have trouble finding employment during COVID-19. © UNFPA Philippines/Merceditas Apilado | Photo for representational purposes only
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Video

Happy Father’s Day

June 20, 2021

This Sunday we celebrate fathers who are breaking traditional parenting roles, raising strong daughters, educating their sons and supporting their partners

News

Helping women and girls claim their bodily autonomy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

09 June 2021
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and East and Southern Regional Director Julitta Onabanjoeets with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege as well as community members, advocates and survivors. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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