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Through the Global Programme, adolescent girls are gaining key skills and learning about their rights.
Resource date: 17 February 2025
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where women and girls are suffering from conflict-related violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are crucial.
See what finding refuge, safety and support looks like for gender-based violence survivors like Hekima and Noella in Goma.
Through the Global Programme, adolescent girls are gaining key skills and learning about their rights.
“It’s women and girls again who bear the brunt of all these conflict situations.”
UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Management) Andrew Saberton explains the challenging situation on the ground in Lebanon.
See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is providing support.
The Central African Republic is one of the worst countries in the world to be a woman.
Why? Because most women in the country are illiterate, live in poverty and experience gender-based violence on a widespread scale.
Hear some of their stories and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action to help them learn new skills.
In the Central African Republic, where women are risking their lives to escape violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are saving lives.
See what it looks like when women find safety.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that is internationally recognized as a human rights violation.
Unfortunately, a lot of myths and misinformation about FGM still exist that perpetuate the practice.
So, where is it practiced? What are the consequences? And are men against it?
Let Shudufhadzo Musida, UNFPA Global Champion for Women and Girls, tell you the facts as she reacts to real online comments about FGM.