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For the community, by the community: Transgender advocates for sexual and reproductive health and rights

Members of Bangladesh’s transgender and gender-diverse hijra community gather in Gaibandha on 13 May 2024 to perform and share their experiences with UNFPA. © UNFPA Bangladesh / Samantha Reinders
  • 17 May 2024
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“It brings me hope”: The impact of universal health coverage for Afghan refugees in Iran

Afghan women refugees are among those reached by an initiative from the Islamic Republic of Iran to expand access to health services. © UNFPA 
  • 15 May 2024
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How UNFPA helps mothers around the world embrace their right to good health and safe pregnancy

When mother-of-four Majeda Begum faced complications during childbirth, her transfer to a Dhaka hospital was facilitated by a new app. © BOX Office
  • 05 April 2024
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“I feel more confident”: Empowering young people with disabilities with agency over their sexual and reproductive health in Mongolia

Adiya (left) and Bilguun (right), both of whom are young people with disabilities, have benefited from comprehensive sexuality education. © UNFPA Mongolia / B. Khash-Erdene
  • 19 February 2024
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Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives

In the United Republic of Tanzania, Juliana Magesa founded Young Mums Unite, a support group where mothers aged 15 to 24 can access information and essential services, including family planning, maternal health care and counselling. © UNFPA/Msomi Huru
  • 07 March 2024
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Five ways UNFPA’s partnership with Australia is making a difference in the lives of women and girls

08 Mar 2024

With support from Australia, UNFPA has delivered supplies in response to the earthquake in Nepal and works with the Government to build resilience to crises. © UNFPA Nepal/Bikash Karki
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The Republic of Korea and UNFPA join forces to meet women and girls' health needs in humanitarian crises

06 Mar 2024

A woman in the Barigondaga displacement site in Mali listens to UNFPA staff at an awareness-raising session on gender-based violence. © UNFPA Mali/Amadou Maiga
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A love story with rights and choices in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

09 Feb 2024

Ms Viengsamai and Mr Nouker found love in each other – and are lucky to have found support with their rights and choices at a UNFPA-supported clinic in Vientiane, Laos People’s Democratic Republic © UNFPA Lao PDR/Khen Keovilay
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