War Torn Girlhood

Published on: 19/06/2018

The Syrian crisis has left hundreds of thousands of adolescent girls vulnerable to child marriage and in need of adequate gender-based violence, sexual education and reproductive health services. UNFPA is helping to fill this void in Jordan, where 42,000 Syrian refugees are girls between the ages of 12 and 17. This is Asma's story. A film by UNFPA Jordan/Elspeth Dehnert.

News

Finding a way out of child marriage and towards a vocation

Children run towards the sprawl of Domiz 1 camp in northeastern Iraq, where UNFPA-supported women’s and youth centres provide support and care for Syrian refugees. © UNHCR/B. Sokol/November 2012
  • 04 June 2018
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In Türkiye, a safe haven for Syrian refugee survivors

Fatima now works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space, helping other women and girls. © UNFPA Türkiye
  • 01 June 2018
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Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #68 April 2018

Resource date: Apr 2018

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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Fatima: A song to end obstetric fistula

Published on: 30/05/2018

This song was produced by a Yemeni youth group. It is based on the true story of an obstetric fistula survivor, ‘Fatima,’ who was successfully treated with the support of UNFPA.

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In war-torn Yemen, a devastating childbirth injury, then a glimpse of hope

A medical team at Al Thawara Hospital successfully treated Shaima's obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 21 May 2018
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Midwife describes working under ISIL, taking a dangerous stand for women

Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq
  • 14 May 2018
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Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

Rima*, a 22-year-old mother of two, escaped both violence in Syria and abuse in her home. Today, she works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye
  • 25 April 2018
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Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

Published on: 04/05/2018

Midwives like Rawthah Ahmed are going to heroic lengths to serve women in need. See more.

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Amid grinding conflict, Yemen’s midwives go to heroic lengths to save lives

A midwife checks on a newborn during a house call in rural Yemen. Midwives there trek long distances to reach women and babies. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 04 May 2018
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