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Families struggle to survive amidst Kenya’s historic drought
July 7, 2023Amidst the worst drought in 40 years, Nurta and her family are fighting to survive in Kenya.
Join UNFPA to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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Health and violence risks multiply for women and girls in the Horn of Africa
July 5, 2023Gender-based violence services must be part of any humanitarian emergency response.
Jane is working with UNFPA to protect and empower women during the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa.
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Responding to the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa
June 29, 2023Meet Herman, one of the UNFPA-supported health workers responding to the worst drought in 40 years in Kenya.
Let his story inspire you and see how we’re protecting the health and rights of millions of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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Midwives are saving lives amidst the worst drought in 40 years in Kenya
June 8, 2023Charity is one of the UNFPA-supported midwives who is responding to the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa.
See how we’re protecting the health and rights of millions of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in Kenya.
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Delivering critical healthcare amidst the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa
June 1, 2023Amidst the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa, Mark drives his UNFPA-supported motorcycle ambulance to help women get critical healthcare.
See how we're delivering life-saving support to the millions of women and girls affected by the humanitarian crisis.
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Protecting the health and rights of women and girls affected by the crisis in the Horn of Africa
May 25, 2023Dedan is one of the UNFPA-supported health workers responding to the worst drought in 40 years in Kenya.
See how we’re protecting the health and rights of millions of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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Delivering life-saving services to millions of women in the Horn of Africa
May 25, 2023"I fled from my home because of lack of security, disaster and drought."
Due to the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa, women like Rukia (38) are in urgent need of services in Kenya.
See how UNFPA is delivering life-saving support to women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis.
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Women and girls in a double crisis of violence and hunger in Somalia
December 12, 2022Did you know there has been a 60 per cent increase in gender-based violence in drought-affected areas in Somalia?
Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the unfolding catastrophe in the Horn of Africa. See how UNFPA is providing life-saving assistance on the ground.
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Crisis in Somalia: Conflict, Drought and Extreme Weather
November 14, 2022A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia.
The country’s worst drought in 40 years has led to acute food insecurity and a surge in violence.
See UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s urgent call to support the UN’s response to the ongoing crisis.