News

“I witnessed unimaginable horrors”: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls across Sudan

There are alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan. Over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk of assault. ©UNFPA Sudan
  • 02 April 2025
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Resources

Palestine Situation Report #16 - March 2025

Resource date: Apr 2025

Author: UNFPA Palestine

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News

Between siege and survival: The unheard struggles of mothers in the West Bank

A woman stands amid the rubble of her home following a raid by the Israel forces in Jenin, in Palestine’s West Bank. ©UNFPA Palestine/Media Clinic
  • 11 April 2025
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Women and girls in Lebanon face safety risks due to recent hostilities

Published on: 07/04/2025

“Women and girls [in Lebanon] face high levels of exploitation, gender-based violence and other protection risks.”

Their right to health, safety and dignity must be protected.

Hear from Anandita Philipose, who leads our work in Lebanon, about the challenges they are dealing with and how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding.

Resources

Lebanon Situation Report #7 - February 2025

Resource date: Mar 2025

Author: UNFPA Lebanon

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Press Release

Women in Gaza cut off from accessing maternal health supplies as aid blockade enters fourth week

25 March 2025

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Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

Published on: 26/03/2025

“It’s women and girls again who bear the brunt of all these conflict situations.”

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Management) Andrew Saberton explains the challenging situation on the ground in Lebanon.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is providing support.

News

“Every pregnancy these days is a struggle”: Restoring life-saving healthcare in Gaza

A temporary health centre in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza is supported by UNFPA through health workers, essential medicine and equipment. © UNFPA / Yasmeen Sous
  • 10 March 2025
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News

“The people in Syria are destroyed from war”: A call for peace after violence in the coastal region

A young woman stands in front of a window at the UNFPA-supported centre in Homs which helps young people with their mental and social well-being, education and livelihood training, as well as youth empowerment initiatives. © UNFPA Syria / Alaa Ghorra
  • 14 March 2025
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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the resumption of attacks on Gaza

19 March 2025

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