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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

03 February 2021
Midwife Prasansa Budha Lama examines a new mother and baby on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. During lockdown, UNFPA-supported midwives provided telecounselling and helpline services, communicating with pregnant and postpartum women via social networks and messaging apps. © UNFPA Nepal
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Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry

11 February 2021
A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea
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Pandemic, stigma threaten to leave persons with disabilities behind, consultations show

03 December 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased obstacles for persons with disabilities. Pictured is an inclusive race in Egypt. © UNFPA
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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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Ethiopian refugees in Sudan in dire need of protection, reproductive health care

21 November 2020
A woman receives health services at a transit point in Hamdayet. © UNFPA Sudan/Sufian Abdul-Mouty
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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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Hondurans lose critical health services after Hurricane Eta tears through Central America

08 November 2020
Nearly 12,000 people are staying in shelters following the deadly storm. © UNFPA Honduras
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