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Over 1 million affected by brutal flooding, landslides in Peru

05 April 2017
María is leading recovery efforts in her community. "The situation is decaying each day," she said. © UNFPA/Cotera
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At two-year mark, Yemen’s conflict takes heavy toll on women and girls

23 March 2017
A displaced woman from Taizz receives a dignity kit containing hygiene supplies and other basic items. © UNFPA Yemen
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Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates

20 March 2017
A community leader makes his way to the tent of a pregnant 14-year-old former child bride. “I am worried about the delivery,” said the girl’s father. © UNFPA/David Brunetti
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Women’s needs take back seat under threat of dzud in Mongolia

12 March 2017
Women in remote areas have limited access to sexual and reproductive health care. © UNFPA Mongolia/Bayartsogt Shagdarsuren
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Joy amid uncertainty: Syrian women enter motherhood in displacement

06 March 2017
Fatima and Rasha are visited by a UNFPA coordinator after the birth of their daughters. The babies were born on the same day. © UNFPA Syria
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Online course helps aid workers help women and girls

24 February 2017
A women's meeting in South Sudan. A free online course is helping aid workers improve safety and services for women and girls. © UNFPA South Sudan/Harriet Adong
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New programme counters violence in northern Cameroon

22 February 2017
Sylvie Tokofi's village was attacked by Boko Haram. She was forced to flee and drop out of school. Today, a UNFPA-supported programme aims to help young people like her promote peace. © UNFPA Cameroon
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