Statement

UN humanitarian leaders urge Security Council to preserve cross-border aid lifeline to north-west Syria

02 January 2023

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Resources

UNFPA Regional Situation Report For the Syria Crisis — October 2022

Resource date: Dec 2022

Publisher: UNFPA

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Displaced mother supports six children in Sudan

Published on: 21/12/2022

Due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, Amira (37) fled her village to West Darfur with her six kids. She started her own business to provide for the family.

See how UNFPA is taking action to meet the needs of vulnerable people in Sudan like Amara.

News

How one woman in Gaza triumphed above marital violence, and cancer, to inspire other survivors

A survivor of gender-based violence takes part in an embroidery class as part of the life skills training programme at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Jabilya, in the Gaza Strip. © Abdel Shafi Community Health Association
  • 09 December 2022
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Women and girls in a double crisis of violence and hunger in Somalia

Published on: 12/12/2022

Did you know there has been a 60 per cent increase in gender-based violence in drought-affected areas in Somalia?

Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the unfolding catastrophe in the Horn of Africa. See how UNFPA is providing life-saving assistance on the ground.

Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the crisis in Somalia

11 November 2022

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Crisis in Somalia: Conflict, Drought and Extreme Weather

Published on: 14/11/2022

A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia.

The country’s worst drought in 40 years has led to acute food insecurity and a surge in violence.

See UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s urgent call to support the UN’s response to the ongoing crisis.

News

Reclaiming hope and justice for survivors of sexual violence during drought and hunger crisis in Somalia

A nurse walks through an settlement camp for displaced people in Garowe, Puntland, speaking to women as part of an initiative to convince mothers to stop practising female genital mutilation on their daughters. © UNFPA Somalia/Tobin Jones
  • 08 November 2022
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Updates

The European Union contributes €9.4 million to help vulnerable women and girls in Yemen

04 Oct 2022

Aisha, a pregnant internally displaced person (IDP) at a clinic in Ammar Bin Yasser camp in Yemen. New funding from the European Union will support the provision of emergency relief supplies among IDPs. © UNFPA/Alaa Noman
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Statement

Window of opportunity to prevent famine in Somalia is closing

05 September 2022

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