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Midwives saving lives in hurricane-devastated Haiti

28 November 2016

The hospital in Beaumont was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Midwives have been deployed to serve women in areas where health systems have been devastated. © UNFPA/Eddie Wright

Resources

South Sudan Monthly Humanitarian Update

Resource date: 31 October 2016

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

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“They would be taking us in as wives”: Boko Haram survivors recount horrors, escape

23 November 2016

Hauwa gave birth to her son while escaping Boko Haram. Now, they are receiving health and counselling services at a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri. © UNFPA Nigeria/Kori Habib

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #50 1-31 October 2016

Resource date: 31 October 2016

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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Iraq centre brings specialized care to gender violence survivors

18 November 2016

Case workers finish a meeting at the survivors' centre in Dohuk. The facility provides a full range of support services for survivors of gender-based violence. © UNFPA Iraq/Turchenkova

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Return of Chibok girls highlights needs of women and girls

10 November 2016

Women and girls are at risk in Boko Haram-affected areas. © OCHA/Ó. Fagan

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Conflict, poverty, poor health conditions a deadly mix for mothers in South Sudan

08 November 2016

Midwife Justine Mangwi was not able to save the newborn's mother. © UNFPA South Sudan

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Risks to women and girls soar in hurricane-slammed Haiti

04 November 2016

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Women’s health needs critical as battle for Mosul intensifies

03 November 2016

A displaced family walks under a sky blackened by burning oil wells in Qayyarah, south of Mosul. Nineteen oil wells were set ablaze as ISIL retreated from the area. © OCHA/ Themba Linden

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With high child marriage rates among Syrian refugees, one girl takes a stand

02 November 2016

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