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Liberian women’s organization, Gambian minister, selected as 2019 UN Population Award laureates

28 May 2019
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Menstruation is a human rights issue

May 25, 2019

Menstruation is a natural, and essential, part of the reproductive cycle; roughly half the human population has or will experience it. But too often, menstruation is shrouded in mystery, leading to exclusion, neglect and discrimination. Learn more: unfpa.org/menstruation

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Menstruation is not a girls' or women’s issue – it’s a human rights issue

28 May 2019
In India, 15-year-old Priyanka Meena sleeps outside her home when she has her periods. She wears the same clothes and uses the same utensils when she menstruates; these are believed to be unclean. © UNFPA India
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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

Resource date: 13 May 2022

Author: UNFPA

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With flexible funding, Finland continues support for humanitarian response in Syria

23 May 2019
A doctor examines a newborn baby in a UNFPA-supported clinic in Zaatari refugee camp, Jordan. © UNFPA Jordan
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Presentation: TransformU

Resource date: 2019

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Treatment for traumatic childbirth injury gives new hope to women in Afghanistan

22 May 2019
Farah* recently received surgical treatment for obstetric fistula. She says she can now "live a normal life." © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Ending obstetric fistula: Devastating and preventable childbirth injury continues to haunt women

21 May 2019
Keflene Yakobo is now a fistula ambassador in her community, helping other women receive treatment and reclaim their lives. © UNFPA Tanzania/Bright Warren
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Training new midwives in storm-hit Mozambique

29 May 2019
Ms. Nana says she wanted to work as a midwife to help improve family planning use. © UNFPA/Natalia da Luz
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Combating child marriage in Nepal

May 14, 2019
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