News

For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

17 November 2020
A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.
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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020
A young woman advocates to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices in Somalia. © UNFPA Somalia
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Progress towards gender equality at risk, say leaders at 25th anniversary of Beijing women’s conference

02 October 2020
The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
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News

Three things you need to know about contraceptives and COVID-19

25 September 2020
Voluntary family planning is a public health and human rights imperative. Image from Unsplash/RHSupplies
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Resources

COVID-19: Reporting on gender-based violence during public health crises

Resource date: 2020

Author: UNFPA Arab States Regional Humanitarian Response Hub

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During a pandemic, lockdowns, curfews and other restrictions on movement are deemed necessary preventative health measures that can save millions of lives. For women and girls, they can also be sources of increased risk of violence and death.

This resouce is a companion to UNFPA's second edition of Reporting on Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: A Journalist's Handbook.

Publications

State of World Population 2020

Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality

Number of pages: 160

Publication date: 30 June 2020

Author: UNFPA

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News

Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls

30 June 2020
Without urgent action, the situation for women and girls could worsen. Artwork by Fatma Mahmoud Salama Raslan.
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Resources

Young Persons with Disabilities: Summary Brief

Resource date: 24 July 2018

Author: UNFPA

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Resources

Young Persons with Disabilities: Easy Read Report

Resource date: 24 July 2018

Author: UNFPA

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News

When quarantine is unsafe: Domestic violence survivors seek help in Ukraine

15 April 2020
Calls to the National Hotline on Combatting Domestic Violence increased by more than 25 per cent in the first two weeks of quarantine. © La Strada Ukraine
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