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Women in Syria are still homeless and vulnerable one year after earthquakes

February 12, 2024

A year after massive earthquakes devastated north-west Syria, many women are still living in temporary shelters and exposed to heightened risks like gender-based violence.

See how UNFPA has been supporting them and stay updated on our ongoing humanitarian response.

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Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

December 14, 2023

Nearly half of the population in Haiti is in need of humanitarian aid and protection.

See how our partner FOSREF and UNFPA —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency —are supporting the most vulnerable people affected by the crisis.

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Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

December 5, 2023

"At any moment, just logging on may trigger a flood of harassment and abuse."

See why UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem supports survivors of violence who are stepping up to stop the misuse and abuse and to make technology safe for everyone.

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Stopping violence against women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

October 2, 2023

*Pierette almost died after being raped by two bandits while she was fetching wood in the forest.

See her story and how UNFPA came to her aid.

*Name changed for protection

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Amid wreckage in Beirut, health and psychosocial needs are paramount

13 August 2020
The blast, and subsequent shockwaves, devastated large parts of Beirut. © UN Photo/Pasqual Gorriz
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Behind the Silence

June 19, 2023

Discover the often hidden impact on domestic and sexual violence of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

UNFPA’s film ‘Behind the Silence’ speaks to the Ukrainians providing vital support to survivors to uncover the scale of the problem.

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Ending gender-based violence worldwide

November 28, 2022

Every woman in every part of the world deserves to live without fear, threats and violence.

See how UNFPA is taking action to prevent, respond to and address gender-based violence (GBV) in more than 150 countries.

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#ThisIsNotNormal

June 19, 2023
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Say #NoToHate

June 17, 2022

Hate is action. Hate is words. Hate is hate.

This International Day for Countering Hate Speech, let UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem tell you why we must say #NoToHate and join us to take action to claim your bodyright.

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Ukraine War: Supporting gender-based violence survivors

May 4, 2022

From a gender-based violence (GBV) shelter in Lviv, our Senior Emergency Coordinator Mustafa Elkanzi describes how UNFPA supports women and girls during the war in Ukraine.

Learn more about our work on the ground.