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For many girls, school holidays means FGM “cutting season”

10 August 2017
Asha Ali Ibrahim, a local circumciser, with her granddaughter, who is due to be cut this year. © UNFPA/Georgina Goodwin
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New survey shows violence against women widespread in Indonesia

10 May 2017
A woman in Jakarta, Indonesia. A new survey reveals women in the country face high rates of violence. © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas
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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

31 January 2017
A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban
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Refugees spread the word about safe birth services in Uganda

12 January 2017
After Flora and Patrick Anduga fled the bloody conflict in South Sudan, they learned about basic maternal health and reproductive health care – information they are eager to share. © ACORD
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Not just a women’s issue: Men in Myanmar take on gender-based violence

16 December 2016
"I’m proud to be a man who stands up against domestic violence,” said Aung Htwe. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming
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Around the world, activists call for an end to violence against women

25 November 2016
Raneem Abras, 16, calls for an end to child marriage. © UNFPA Lebanon/Sima Diab
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New rules to help end child marriage in Cameroon

06 October 2016
Faouzia Yaya was forced into marriage three years ago. A new penal code has just been adopted to prevent such marriages. © UNFPA Cameroon
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