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After ‘Volcano of Fire’ eruption, women and girls face heightened risks

05 July 2018
Women and girls require security, health care and other services in the aftermath of the disaster. © UNFPA Guatemala/Carlos Sebastián
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Guatemala Humanitarian Emergency

Guatemala is one of the countries in Latin America experiencing a serious El Niño-induced drought. Of the 3.5 million people impacted in the Region, 1.5 million are Guatemalans. Lack of food and water is expected to worsen the nutritional status of those affected, making them vulnerable to health problems and displacement. UNFPA is focusing on supporting sexual and reproductive health and gender based violence services.

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  • -Targets and UNFPA's populations of concern, including women of reproductive age and pregnant women, are estimated using the MISP calculator.
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