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Safe spaces in Colombia offer respite to Venezuelan migrants

25 February 2021
Women at a safe space in Saravena, Arauca, one of 19 in Colombia that serve Venezuelan migrants who are survivors of gender-based violence. © UNFPA Colombia
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Pandemic, stigma threaten to leave persons with disabilities behind, consultations show

03 December 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased obstacles for persons with disabilities. Pictured is an inclusive race in Egypt. © UNFPA
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Hondurans lose critical health services after Hurricane Eta tears through Central America

08 November 2020
Nearly 12,000 people are staying in shelters following the deadly storm. © UNFPA Honduras
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Honduras television drama shines light on teen pregnancy, helps girls speak out

04 November 2020
A scene from Es Cosa D-2 shows the struggles of adolescent girls in Honduras. © UNFPA Honduras
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El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

23 September 2020
A new telemedicine initiative is reaching pregnant women, new mothers, parents of young children and people in need of mental health support. © Unsplash/NCI
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Amid pandemic disruptions, Haiti’s midwives urge pregnant women to continue antenatal care

24 August 2020
UNFPA is distributing personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to help Haiti's midwives and other health workers battle the pandemic. © UNFPA Haiti
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El Salvador Humanitarian Emergency

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. The country's security situation has rapidly deteriorated over the last several years. The country continues to suffer from extreme levels of gang-related violence and has one of the highest homicide rates in the world. Additionally, El Salvador is extremely vulnerable to climate shocks, with 95% of the population living in high-risk areas. Recurrent droughts and floods have increased the risk of food insecurity. El Salvador, together with Guatemala and Honduras, make up the so-called "northern triangle", a region where widespread violence and insecurity, poverty and climate shocks have produced high levels of forced migration. Conditions along irregular migration routes are precarious, with almost no possibilities for meeting basic needs, including personal hygiene. Women and girls also face increased risks of sexual violence and exploitation. UNFPA supports health centers serving migrant women in the western part of the El Salvador, along the border with Guatemala (San Cristóbal, La Hachadura and Las Chinamas). The objective is to improve availability and access to contraceptives (including emergency oral contraception), antiretroviral drugs for people living with HIV/AIDS, and antibiotics for women and young people. In addition to providing supplies, UNFPA also trains local health personnel on various aspects of sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence.

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Venezuela Humanitarian Emergency

The sociopolitical and economic crisis in Venezuela continues. Mass migration, hyperinflation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have worsened conditions for many of the most vulnerable Venezuelan communities, including women and girls. UNFPA works to support women and girls affected by the crisis through provision of sexual and reproductive health services and efforts to address gender-based violence.

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  • -Funding estimates are based on country planning processes, including inter-agency humanitarian response plans and regional refugee and resilience plans.

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Pregnant indigenous women in Panama face COVID-19 fears, lack of transport

11 June 2020
For some communities, the nearest health centre is two days away. ©UNFPA Panama/Osman Esquivel López
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Indigenous, Afro-Honduran communities join together to fight pandemic

11 May 2020
Members of the Garífuna community are making their own cloth masks to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are also turning to traditional foods and medicines. © UNFPA Honduras
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