Sexual and reproductive health

Media Advisory

UNFPA to promote family planning, gender equality, and sexual and reproductive health and rights during UN General Assembly

17 September 2018
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New Ebola outbreak hits women and girls hardest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

10 September 2018
Active conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is thwarting efforts to deliver life-saving sexual and reproductive health care to women and girls in need. © UNFPA Democratic Republic of the Congo
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One year on, Rohingya women and girls seek safety – and a chance to heal

24 August 2018
Harrowing accounts of gender-based violence have been widely reported. A Rohingya refugee visits a UNFPA-supported women-friendly space. © UNFPA/Allison Joyce
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A father's campaign for midwives in South Sudan

06 September 2018
For midwife Peter Door, spreading awareness about family planning is key to strengthening women's well-being and economic stability. Peter provides information on family planning to a mother in a Rumbek clinic. © UNFPA South Sudan
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End to conflict spells no relief for women and girls in the Philippines

04 September 2018
Women in conflict settings face increased risks to their health and well-being. Their vulnerability is even higher if they are pregnant. After giving birth, Aslima, 35, seeks treatment for anaemia at a UNFPA-supported medical mission in Marawi. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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In Turkmenistan, a reproductive health campaign changes attitudes

27 August 2018
Identifying reproductive diseases early is essential for treating them. A couple visits a UNFPA-supported clinic for a free consultation and cervical cancer screening. ©UNFPA Turkmenistan/Ene Tuyliyev
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