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*Name changed for protection

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Over 84,000 pregnant women in Haiti, like Mariline, lack secure access to health services due to ongoing gang violence.

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Hundreds of women and girls fleeing conflict in the Bandiagara region of Mali have found shelter at this displacement camp in Sokoura.

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At just 15 years old, Maiga is dealing with the impacts of being raped.

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See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting this life-saving care.

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Striving for trans pride and indigenous women’s rights in Peru

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When Gaby, 27, an indigenous Awajún woman, returned home to Mamayaque, a remote town in Peru’s Amazonas region, she noticed the violence committed by men against women and the discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people.

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First menstruation is often accompanied by fear, shame, lack of information, women and girls in Arab states reveal

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Even talking about menstruation is considered taboo or embarrassing, many women told UNFPA. © UNFPA Somalia
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Integrating health and civil registration data

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Integrating health and civil registration data In this interview with Edward Duffus of Plan International, he explains the value of integrating health system data with the civil registration process. He also explores tools for improving civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) processes.

 

SERIES: How to improve CRVS systems

Experts share their experiences and offer advice to help countries improve civil registration and vital statistics systems. Discover the tools and techniques that can lead to stronger CRVS systems.