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Mothers and newborns face greatest risks following Afghanistan earthquake

calendar_today30 September 2025

Mothers and newborns face greatest risks following Afghanistan earthquake

Mothers and newborns face greatest risks following Afghanistan earthquake

UNFPA was on the ground within hours of the Afghanistan earthquake, providing life-saving care for women and girls.

Donate to help us save the lives of mothers and newborns.

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How health workers in Indonesia are transforming care for survivors of gender-based violence

calendar_today23 April 2025

Midwife Hustiniyanti said health workers should also educate their communities on what constitutes sexual violence, and what to do when someone is subjected to it. Photo: UNFPA Indonesia / Asri Wijayanti
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Pregnant Afghan refugees receiving vital support from UNFPA

calendar_today14 May 2025

Pregnant Afghan refugees receiving vital support from UNFPA

Pregnant Afghan refugees receiving vital support from UNFPA

Hundreds of Afghan women are crossing the border with Pakistan daily, seeking safety after leaving everything behind.

Many are pregnant and terrified.

Hear how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting them from our Deputy Executive Director (Management) Andrew Saberton.

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Women and girls in Myanmar are at risk following the earthquake

calendar_today11 April 2025

Women and girls in Myanmar are at risk following the earthquake

Women and girls in Myanmar are at risk following the earthquake

Women and girls in Myanmar require urgent support after the recent earthquake.

Further funds are essential to meet their humanitarian needs.

Hear from our Myanmar Country Representative Jaime Nadal about how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding.

Publication date

Mar 2025

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UNFPA Myanmar

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Myanmar Situation Report #1 - March 2025

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Mar 2025

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UNFPA Myanmar

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Flash Update #1 on the UNFPA Response to the Earthquake in Myanmar

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Underfunded and overlooked: The neglected crises on UNFPA’s radar in 2025

calendar_today16 January 2025

UNFPA and partners provide health and protection services to people displaced by violence in Gedaref State, Sudan. © UNFPA Sudan
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Women and girls need urgent support after the recent earthquake in Vanuatu

calendar_today06 January 2025

Women and girls need urgent support after the recent earthquake in Vanuatu

Women and girls need urgent support after the recent earthquake in Vanuatu

80,000 people, including 1,230 pregnant women, need humanitarian assistance after the devastating earthquake in Vanuatu.

“It pains me to see this vibrant country battered by yet another natural disaster,” says Dr. Natalia Kanem, who recently visited the Pacific island.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action.

Publication date

Dec 2024

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UNFPA Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Situation Report #1 - November 2024

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Publication date

Dec 2024

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UNFPA Philippines

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Philippines Situation Report #1 - December 2024

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