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Women in the Central African Republic speak up and claim their right to learn
March 10, 2025The Central African Republic is one of the worst countries in the world to be a woman.
Why? Because most women in the country are illiterate, live in poverty and experience gender-based violence on a widespread scale.
Hear some of their stories and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action to help them learn new skills.
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Women find safety amid violence in the Central African Republic
February 28, 2025In the Central African Republic, where women are risking their lives to escape violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are saving lives.
See what it looks like when women find safety.
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Women fleeing from conflict in Sudan receive mental health support in Egypt
June 26, 2023Hanaa is one of the 250,000 refugees who have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the deadly conflict in Sudan.
See how UNFPA-supported safe spaces are providing psychosocial support to women affected by this devastating humanitarian crisis.
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Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots
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Safe spaces in Colombia offer respite to Venezuelan migrants
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"We are not in a safe place": Survivors struggle in aftermath of Cyclone Kenneth
May 14, 2019In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, survivors of Cyclone Kenneth share their struggles about living in crowded shelters. UNFPA is responding with maternal health support and other services.