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12.6 million women and girls in Yemen need life-saving support

24 February 2023
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One year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, women and girls remain in need

February 24, 2023

One year on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, millions of women and children have experienced unspeakable horrors and been exposed to trauma.

See what UNFPA is doing to ensure that their health and rights remain at the centre of the humanitarian response.

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Drone footage of earthquake damage and rescue efforts in Türkiye

February 9, 2023

Millions of people have been affected by the deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, including thousands of pregnant women.

Learn more about how UNFPA is providing urgent reproductive healthcare for women and girls in Türkiye and Syria.

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Displaced mother supports six children in Sudan

December 21, 2022

Due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, Amira (37) fled her village to West Darfur with her six kids. She started her own business to provide for the family.

See how UNFPA is taking action to meet the needs of vulnerable people in Sudan like Amara.

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UNFPA youth camps make young people from Ukraine feel safe again

December 15, 2022

The war in Ukraine has affected the mental health of millions of young people like Nadia (17).

See her story and how UNFPA has set up youth camps across the country that provide psychological support and counseling.

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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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Syria’s decade of conflict takes massive toll on women and girls

15 March 2021
The Syrian crisis has reached a tragic anniversary: 10 years of ceaseless conflict. © UNFPA Syria
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6 Things You Need To Know About Yemen

February 26, 2021

Yemen is the site of the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Here is what you need to know.

Learn more here.

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Pregnant women struggle to find support, stability after displacement from Tigray Region in Ethiopia

10 February 2021
UNFPA is helping to urgently recruit midwives and provide emergency supplies to support safe childbirth for displaced pregnant women. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Salwa Moussa
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