Statement

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

calendar_today02 January 2023

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Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

Dec 2022

Resources

UNFPA Regional Situation Report For the Syria Crisis — October 2022

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Video

Displaced mother supports six children in Sudan

calendar_today21 December 2022

Displaced mother supports six children in Sudan

Displaced mother supports six children in Sudan

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

calendar_today09 December 2022

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
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Video

Women and girls in a double crisis of violence and hunger in Somalia

calendar_today12 December 2022

Women and girls in a double crisis of violence and hunger in Somalia

Women and girls in a double crisis of violence and hunger in Somalia

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

calendar_today11 November 2022

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Video

Crisis in Somalia: Conflict, Drought and Extreme Weather

calendar_today14 November 2022

Crisis in Somalia: Conflict, Drought and Extreme Weather

Crisis in Somalia: Conflict, Drought and Extreme Weather

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

calendar_today08 November 2022

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
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Updates

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

calendar_today04 October 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

calendar_today05 September 2022

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