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In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability

26 September 2015

The crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency threatens to undermine development throughout the region. Girls in northern Nigeria. © UNFPA Nigeria/Ololade Daniel

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Family planning vital in post-quake Nepal

24 September 2015

Sharmila Dangol, 35, and her husband, Bhakta Dangol, 34, encourage other couples to learn about family planning. "Family planning helps reduce poverty and is a key to prosperity,” said Ms. Dangol. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

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Violence, inequality plague women in conflict-ravaged Yemen

22 September 2015

Gender-based violence and inequality are longstanding problems in Yemen. Officials fear conditions have worsened under the current humanitarian crisis. A survivor of gender-based violence was photographed at a displacement camp in 2011. © UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia Al-Fotih

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Yemen conflict takes massive toll on health systems

11 September 2015

Emergency obstetric and newborn health equipment has been delivered to hospitals throughout Yemen, where health systems are breaking down. © UNFPA/Abduallah Al-Haddad

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Syrian refugee parents take a stand against child marriage

24 August 2015

Jannah* refuses to marry off her 14-year-old daughter, despite pressure from relatives. “I will die before I give my daughter away,” she said. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

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Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

18 August 2015

Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser

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Health camps bring life-saving care to disaster survivors

18 August 2015

Shreejana (centre) with her baby, mother and sister outside their temporary shelter in Goljung Village, Nepal. Health facilities in earthquake-affected areas sustained tremendous damage. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

Resources

South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #63 - 01-15 July 2015

Resource date: 15 July 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

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South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #62 - 19 June 2015

Resource date: 19 June 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #35 - 1-31 July 2015

Resource date: 31 July 2015

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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