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Norway strengthens commitment with UNFPA to end female genital mutilation

19 Nov 2024
Supported by funding from UNFPA donors, Hawa Kamil works with the Elle&Elles Network, a local grassroots organization and leading advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights, including female genital mutilation. © UNFPA / Fahmia Al-Fotih
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Italy’s commitment to ending female genital mutilation and supporting UNFPA’s core resources

01 Nov 2024
After learning about the harms of female genital mutilation through the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme, Khadija now walks miles to raise awareness in her community, urging others to end the practice and protect future generations. © UNFPA / Fahmia Al-Fotih
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Student midwives persevere amid conflict and pandemic in Afghanistan

12 August 2021
Midwifery students learn critical life-saving skills. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Japan contributes $1.4 million to UNFPA maternal health project for Afghan refugees in Iran

16 Jun 2021
Mother and child from a UNFPA supported programme. @UNFPA Iran
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Elopement or kidnapping? A love story in Afghanistan

13 April 2021
Many young people in Afghanistan have no say over whether or whom to marry. Pictured: a ring belonging to one Afghan child bride. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Republic of Korea-supported knowledge centres advance gender equality in Tanzania

24 Mar 2021
Women learn about their rights and gender equality at a knowledge centre in Malito village, Shinyanga. @ UNFPA Tanzania/Karlien Truyens
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Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots

22 February 2021
Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development
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