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Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots

Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development

22 February 2021

6 Things You Need To Know About Yemen

Published on: 26/02/2021

Yemen is the site of the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Here is what you need to know.

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Updates

United States pledges $32.5 million to uplift women and girls around the world

29 Jan 2021

In 2016, Rima was the 5000th baby born at a UNFPA-supported clinic for refugees in Jordan. © UNFPA Jordan

Resources

UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #12 – December 2020

Resource date: Dec 2020

Publisher: UNFPA Yemen

Yemen continues to be the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with over 24 million people – 80 per cent of the population – in need of some form of humanitarian assistance or protection. In 2020, the situation, which is primarily driven by conflict and an economic blockade, was exacerbated by COVID-19, heavy rains and flooding, escalating hostilities and currency collapse.

Resources

UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #11 – November 2020

Resource date: Nov 2020

Publisher: UNFPA Yemen

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains the worst in the world; further deteriorating in 2020, driven by an escalating conflict, collapsing economy, a depreciating currency; exacerbated by torrential rains and flooding, COVID-19 and a fuel crisis. An estimated 24.1 million people – over 80 per cent of the population – are in need of some form of assistance, including 14.4 million who are in acute need.

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After years of conflict, Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, a UNFPA 2021 appeal shows

Midwives from a UNFPA mobile team visit a temporary shelter at an internally displaced persons camp in Marib, Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

07 December 2020

Press Release

Staggering challenges face 54 million women and young people as COVID-19 adds to humanitarian emergencies

07 December 2020

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Ethiopian refugees in Sudan in dire need of protection, reproductive health care

21 November 2020

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In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

20 November 2020

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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.

17 November 2020

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