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With the Republic of Korea and UNDP, fostering youth-led innovations in Rwanda

26 Jul 2019
The Tantine mobile phone app, developed by one of the winners of the first round of UNFPA’s iAccelerator programme, delivers youth-friendly information on sexual and reproductive health, in an easily accessible and engaging format. “We thought of using ICT as a bridge,” said co-founder Sylvie Uhirwa, to reach young people who might otherwise have no other source of reliable information. © UNFPA Rwanda
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Women belong at the centre of peace efforts, women UN leaders urge in Afghanistan

24 July 2019
Women UN leaders meet with female leaders and advocates in Kabul, Afghanistan. Women's voices must be heard, they emphasized. © Fardin Waezi / UNAMA
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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

18 July 2019
Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
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A graduate at 47, new midwife triumphs over life’s trials

08 July 2019
Ms. Akongo prepares to graduate. Neither tragedy nor age could deter her from pursuing her dreams. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
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Strategic partnership with Canada continues with new contribution for humanitarian action

30 May 2019
Continued humanitarian funding from Canada will support UNFPA’s humanitarian response to address the sexual and reproductive health and protection needs of women and girls in humanitarian crises, like these Rohingya refugee girls Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA/Carly Learson
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Standing firm: UNFPA builds momentum on health and rights, assessment finds

04 Jun 2019
"UNFPA’s culturally and gender-sensitive human rights-based programming has made important gains for adolescent girls," the assessment finds. © UNFPA
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Emergency obstetric care saves lives in Mozambique

31 May 2019
A baby girl is born during an emergency Caesarean section delivery. Photograph courtesy of staff at Buzi District Hospital
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A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises

28 May 2019
UNFPA holds sessions raising awareness about gender-based violence, and the availability of support services, in a displacement camp in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
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With flexible funding, Finland continues support for humanitarian response in Syria

23 May 2019
A doctor examines a newborn baby in a UNFPA-supported clinic in Zaatari refugee camp, Jordan. © UNFPA Jordan
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