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Violence survivors find compassion, care at Cameroon's Listening Centre

22 October 2015
The Listening Centre refers violence survivors to a local health centre for medical care. Here, women wait to be seen at a health centre in Cameroon. © UNFPA Cameroon
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Before it’s too late: Doctors take on one of the deadliest places for women

16 October 2015
In Kelo, Chad, Dr. Youssifou Savadogo shows a class of nurses and midwives how to identify and address labour complications. © UNFPA/Ollivier Girard
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African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

30 September 2015
Young people must be prioritized, African Union leaders declared at a high-level meeting yesterday. Youth like Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, demonstrate how opportunities can translate into lasting progress. © UNFPA Malawi
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In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability

26 September 2015
The crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency threatens to undermine development throughout the region. Girls in northern Nigeria. © UNFPA Nigeria/Ololade Daniel
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Silent no more: Radio in Cameroon amplifies the voices of women and girls

04 August 2015
Girls in Mokolo, Cameroon, perform a traditional dance. Women and girls in the country's Far North region face a host of barriers to critical health information and care. © UNFPA Cameroon
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World Population Day spotlights needs of women and girls in emergencies

10 July 2015
Sarita Tamang, 25, was nine months pregnant when her house collapsed around here. Women like Ms. Tamang have specific health needs that can be overlooked in emergencies. © UNFPA Nepal
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Ebola prompts efforts to boost condom use in Liberia

01 July 2015
Condoms are critical for preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and – in Ebola-affected countries like Liberia – the Ebola virus. © UNFPA/Nordic Office
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Survivors of Boko Haram abduction begin healing process

21 May 2015
Survivors of the Boko Haram insurgency at Malkohi displacement camp in Yola, Adamawa State. They were displaced by the violence in their home communities in Borno State. © UNFPA
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Now Ebola-free, Liberia’s maternal health needs take centre stage

11 May 2015
A woman and her baby rest at a UNFPA-supported health facility in Liberia. © UNFPA Liberia
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UNFPA supports survivors of Boko Haram abduction

May 6, 2015

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, reports on UNFPA’s support to women and girls freed from insurgent group Boko Haram.

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