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Northeastern Nigeria Call to Action sparks collective push to address gender-based violence in humanitarian response

13 Aug 2019

In Northeastern Nigeria, the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence in Emergencies is transforming the way humanitarian actors address this critical issue. © UNFPA Nigeria

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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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Child bride, mother of seven, refugee and, today, an independent woman

21 June 2019

A Syrian refugee in northern Iraq. © UNFPA/Seivan Salim

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A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises

28 May 2019

UNFPA holds sessions raising awareness about gender-based violence, and the availability of support services, in a displacement camp in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

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Meet the woman protecting women in Yemen

01 May 2019

Bushra has launched the first ever women-run security firm in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

15th Rafael M. Salas Memorial Lecture

30 April 2019

United Nations Headquarters, New York

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Statement of the Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2019

23 January 2019

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A call to protect women and girls on the move

05 October 2018

Rohingya refugee girls participate in classes on sexual and reproductive health and life skills at a UNFPA-supported safe space in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The space offers a place to connect with peers and gain support, care and knowledge to help them stay healthy and safe amidst the hardships of forced displacement. © UNFPA/Carly Learson

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Relief for women facing treacherous journey to medical care in Guinea-Bissau

14 August 2018

UNFPA has built six health facilities in hard-to-reach parts of Guinea-Bissau. Here, a monitoring team digs out of a waterlogged road on their way to a health facility rehabilitation project in Gã-Para. © UNFPA Guinea-Bissau

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