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Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge

25 November 2019
Salwa's* experience shows the vulnerabilities of survivors who do not receive qualified and timely support.. © UNFPA Yemen
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Resources

Poster: The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-based Violence in Emergencies Programming

Resource date: 01 November 2019

Author: GBV AoR

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This poster shows the 16 Minimum Standards for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence in emergencies.

See the full report here.

Publications

The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming

Number of pages: 159

Publication date: 01 November 2019

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility

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News

In Moldova, life skills education helps girls find a better path

29 October 2019
Without the support and information, Iuliana* faced violence and early pregnancy. But with the right support, a brighter future is possible. © UNFPA Moldova/Anastasia Pirvu
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News

In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time

14 October 2019
Ms. Asibazuyo described hairdressing as the "magic" skill that helped her overcome trauma and earn a living. © UNICEF/Adriko
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News

Courts, police and social workers join hands to protect survivors of violence in Peru’s Ayacucho region

16 October 2019
The UNFPA-supported CASE Centre offers social and legal support for women survivors of gender-based violence in Ayacucho. © Municipality of Huamanga/Roxana Gomez Leon
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News

Community-led enforcement shows the way on ending child marriage in Ethiopia

11 October 2019
Ms. Gebray wants to continue her education until the day comes when she freely decides to marry. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
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News

When health workers harm: the medicalization of female genital mutilation in Egypt

02 October 2019
Community leaders in Assiut Governorate speak about female genital mutilation. © UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme to Eliminate FGM
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News

Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

08 October 2019
In Yemen, exposure to trauma and violence is widespread as the conflict enters its fifth year. © UNFPA Yemen

This week's International Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Situations will focus on survivors of trauma and conflict like Salwa.

News

Global efforts show progress on making women and girls feel safe

30 September 2019
The comprehensive sexuality education workshops in Jujuy create safe spaces for youth to speak freely. © UNFPA Argentina/Clara Campos
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