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Reformed cutters protect the next generation from female genital mutilation in Kenya

04 February 2021

Reformed cutters Kokarupe Lorwu, Methani Chepurai Lokuda and Chepchongil Cheleston in West Pokot County in Kenya. © UNFPA/Luis Tato

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2021

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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

03 February 2021

Midwife Prasansa Budha Lama examines a new mother and baby on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. During lockdown, UNFPA-supported midwives provided telecounselling and helpline services, communicating with pregnant and postpartum women via social networks and messaging apps. © UNFPA Nepal

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Child marriage, female genital mutilation urgent priorities as pandemic threatens progress

01 February 2021

Fethiye says staff at a UNFPA safe space helped convince her family to let her go to school rather than be wed. © UNFPA Türkiye

Not Your Happily Ever After

No more fairy tales. No more false promises. It’s time for girls to write their own stories.

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The Executive Director’s IASC Championship on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment

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The diplomatic community lends a hand to help women’s shelters in Bosnia and Herzegovina

25 January 2021

Dijana Tadić, executive director of the organization Žena BiH, which runs the women's shelter in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A recent philanthropic event benefited the eight shelters in the country. © Edin Palata for UNFPA

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2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls

28 December 2020

In pandemic times, midwives around the world like Selina Akter in Bangladesh helped deliver a safer world. Image courtesy of Selina Akter

Unheard Voices from Nigeria

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Across the globe, violence against women is one of the most prevalent human rights violations.

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Mongolian women get help to escape violence even amid pandemic

17 December 2020

Gender-based violence has increased during the global pandemic. © UNFPA Mongolia | Photo for representational purposes only and does not relate to this story or the survivor of gender-based violence featured in this story.

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