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Staggering challenges face 54 million women and young people as COVID-19 adds to humanitarian emergencies

07 December 2020
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What we learn by listening to girls

09 October 2020
Yanal raises her voice on behalf of girls vulnerable to child marriage. © UNFPA
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E-voucher system targets pregnant women and new mothers in Syria

28 September 2020
UNFPA and WFP are expanding an electronic voucher system to reach vulnerable people with food and hygiene supplies. © UNFPA Syria
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On World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA applauds real-life superheroes

19 August 2020
In Nepal, Mitraminu Dhakal provides care to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns.
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Within the Syria crisis region, which spans the whole of Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, there have been a total of 252,204 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of June 30, 2020. The highest number of confirmed cases came from Türkiye (199,906), followed by Egypt (68,311), Iraq (49,109), and Jordan (1,132). Only 279 cases were reported in Syria. By June, UNFPA country offices throughout the region had already readjusted their programmes and work plans, putting short and long-term measures in place to ensure continuity of operations despite expected challenges.

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UNFPA calls for urgent funding to protect health and safety of women and girls affected by Syria crisis

29 June 2020
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