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Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms

14 April 2021
A survivor of childhood violence in Ghana, during a conversation about her experience. Violations of bodily autonomy can leave lasting emotional scars. © UNFPA/George Koranteng
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Sudan sees expanded life-saving reproductive health services, with women at the helm

24 March 2021
Women in the Shanisha community, in Sudan's Blue Nile State, speak about changes happening since the country's democratic transition. © UNFPA Sudan/Sufian Abdul-Mouty
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We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

19 March 2021
Catarina Furtado visits a new mother in a maternity ward. The right to make essential choices, such as when and whether to become a parent, and to see a doctor, must be realized for all, she said. Image courtesy of Catarina Furtado.
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Syria’s decade of conflict takes massive toll on women and girls

15 March 2021
The Syrian crisis has reached a tragic anniversary: 10 years of ceaseless conflict. © UNFPA Syria
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Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots

22 February 2021
Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development
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Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

02 December 2020
UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
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Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

01 December 2020
A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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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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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

12 November 2020
Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
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