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

28 May 2021

Even talking about menstruation is considered taboo or embarrassing, many women told UNFPA. © UNFPA Somalia

Japan

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Norway strengthens commitment with UNFPA to end female genital mutilation

NEW YORK, United Nations – The Government of Norway, through the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), has contributed NOK66.82 million (US$6.04 million) to the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the…

19 November 2024 Read Story

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Countering female genital mutilation in Sudan: “I didn’t know it was possible not to cut my…

KHARTOUM, Sudan – “I personally experienced female genital mutilation and its harmful effects. I will not allow my daughters to be exposed to this,” said Zuha from White Nile state, in southern Sudan. Zuha was married…

23 March 2023 Read Story

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Student midwives persevere amid conflict and pandemic in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – The COVID-19 pandemic is not the only crisis preventing students from attending class. The recent and intensified conflicts all over Afghanistan, particularly in Kandahar Province, have also…

12 August 2021 Read Story

Italy

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Italy’s commitment to ending female genital mutilation and supporting UNFPA’s core resources

New York, UNITED NATIONS – The Government of Italy has contributed €2.5 million to UNFPA's core resources and €4 million to the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination Female Genital Mutilation, reinforcing its…

01 November 2024 Read Story

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Italian assistance helps UNFPA protect vulnerable migrant women, youth in Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan – Nearly 60,000 vulnerable migrants in Sudan are receiving sexual and reproductive health support under a UNFPA programme – supported by the Government of Italy – which could prove critical in…

13 April 2020 Read Story

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UNFPA and UNICEF renew multi-country initiative to protect millions of girls from child…

UNITED NATIONS, New York – A multi-country initiative to end child marriage and help protect the rights of millions of girls worldwide has been renewed for an additional four years, UNICEF and UNFPA announced today.…

10 March 2020 Read Story

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Women fleeing from conflict in Sudan receive mental health support in Egypt

June 26, 2023

Hanaa is one of the 250,000 refugees who have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the deadly conflict in Sudan.

See how UNFPA-supported safe spaces are providing psychosocial support to women affected by this devastating humanitarian crisis.

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In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

20 November 2020

Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

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For pregnant COVID-19 patients in Egypt, a safe place to deliver

16 July 2020

Mayada Reda holds her healthy newborn son, Mohamed. She was able to safely deliver in a quarantine hospital in Cairo. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

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Youth mobilize to support Egypt’s front-line health workers

25 June 2020

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How to do no harm: Resources to help journalists avoid re-traumatizing survivors of sexual violence

20 December 2019

A study of Yazidi survivors found that some were negatively affected by their experiences with journalists, expert Sherizaan Minwalla said. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi