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Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

01 December 2020
A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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This infographic highlights key findings from a new study led by UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives, published in the Lancet Global Health on 1 December 2020. The study discusses the potential impact of increasing coverage rates of midwife delivered interventions in preventing and saving millions of maternal and newborn lives, unsafe abortions and still births.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020

25 November 2020

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Enough is Enough! Isha Sesay's message on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

November 25, 2020

  

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Stand up and say ‘enough’ to violence

25 November 2020
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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem's Message on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV

November 24, 2020
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“We’ve had enough of violence against women and girls. It’s time for justice.” New UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Isha Sesay joins the fight to end violence against women, female genital mutilation and child marriages

25 November 2020
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Playing for change and the United Nations Population Fund announce "Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice" - A Facebook exclusive in celebration of the United Nations 75th anniversary

23 November 2020
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Ukraine steadfast in tackling gender-based violence, despite pandemic-related increases

13 November 2020
Amid a surge in calls for help, counsellors and police are pivoting to new modes of communication. Image courtesy of Ternovyy Viktor
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