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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020

A young woman advocates to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices in Somalia. © UNFPA Somalia

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Safety elusive for women in South Sudan’s protection sites amid pandemic

01 July 2020

Embroidery from a women-friendly space calls for women's safety from violence. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

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Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender violence

26 September 2019

South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have seen particularly widespread sexual and gender-based violence, both during and in the aftermath of conflict. © UNFPA DRC

Call to Action: Ending Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

24 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

18 July 2019

Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

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A graduate at 47, new midwife triumphs over life’s trials

08 July 2019

Ms. Akongo prepares to graduate. Neither tragedy nor age could deter her from pursuing her dreams. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage in South Sudan

11 June 2019

Poni Helen from South Sudan refused to marry as a child. Today she is studying law. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

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South Sudan: Prepositioning and Preparedness

Resource date: 22 January 2019

Publisher: UNFPA

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Leaders demand protection for women and girls affected by conflict

28 September 2018

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One-stop care centre helps women amid South Sudan’s epidemic of violence

04 July 2018

(Right to left) UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed meet with one-stop centre staff. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

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