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UNFPA safe spaces are a lifeline for survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
June 20, 2025In 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.
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Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon
March 26, 2025“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.
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Women in the Central African Republic speak up and claim their right to learn
March 10, 2025The 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.
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Women find safety amid violence in the Central African Republic
February 28, 2025In 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.
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A mother of seven in Haiti recovers from sexual assault by gang members
July 23, 2024Women and girls in Haiti face daily horrors due to ongoing gang violence.
Hear Esther* tell her terrifying story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting the care she's receiving.
*Name changed for protection
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15-year-old raped at knifepoint in Mali receives care
July 2, 2024At just 15 years old, Maiga is dealing with the impacts of being raped.
She’s one of many women and girls in Mali receiving support for physical, sexual, and psychological violence at the One Stop Centre in Mopti.
See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting this life-saving care.
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Somali survivors of female genital mutilation advocate to change minds – and lives
26 February 2024News
Raising the voices of survivors to create a generation free from female genital mutilation in Ethiopia
08 February 2024News
Breaking the cycle for survivors: UNFPA offers counselling and support to abandon female genital mutilation in Yemen
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Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care
December 15, 2023Two months after the devastating earthquakes hit Herat, women and girls are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
Let UNFPA Asia & the Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith show you how we are providing life-saving support to the thousands of people affected in Afghanistan.