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Initiative brings sexual health information to remote parts of Cambodia

20 January 2017

After attending the ourtreach session, Kem Lean, 16, decided to receive antenatal care and give birth in a health facility. © UNFPA Cambodia/Monika Mey

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Restoring reproductive health access for millions in Boko Haram-affected areas

18 January 2017

UNFPA is working to restore access to reproductive health care for about 4.5 million crisis-affected people in Nigeria. UNFPA is also supporting safe spaces for women and girls. © UNFPA Nigeria

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Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

13 January 2017

UNFPA, with its partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, distributes hygiene kits in Aleppo during a recent assessment mission. © UNFPA Syria

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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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10 New Year’s resolutions to help change the world

14 December 2016

These 10 New Year's resolutions are inspired by real people who are making positive, lasting change. Based on photo by UNFPA Zimbabwe/Nikita Little

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New device brings midwifery education to remote, offline communities

07 December 2016

Gebreamlak Giday teaches women about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, using a portable, solar-charged learning device. © UNFPA/Abraham Gelaw

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Midwives saving lives in hurricane-devastated Haiti

28 November 2016

The hospital in Beaumont was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Midwives have been deployed to serve women in areas where health systems have been devastated. © UNFPA/Eddie Wright

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“They would be taking us in as wives”: Boko Haram survivors recount horrors, escape

23 November 2016

Hauwa gave birth to her son while escaping Boko Haram. Now, they are receiving health and counselling services at a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri. © UNFPA Nigeria/Kori Habib

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