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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

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Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry

A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea

11 February 2021

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Mongolian women get help to escape violence even amid pandemic

Gender-based violence has increased during the global pandemic. © UNFPA Mongolia | Photo for representational purposes only and does not relate to this story or the survivor of gender-based violence featured in this story.

17 December 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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Ukraine steadfast in tackling gender-based violence, despite pandemic-related increases

Amid a surge in calls for help, counsellors and police are pivoting to new modes of communication. Image courtesy of Ternovyy Viktor

13 November 2020

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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25

12 November 2020

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A former child bride in Afghanistan finds hope and new life during COVID-19

Protection and social services remain available even during the pandemic, with precautionary measures in place. © UNFPA Afghanistan

05 October 2020

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Pandemic and rising tide of violence increase demand for mental health, psychosocial care

Psychosocial volunteers like Pema must travel over mountainous terrain to meet with clients under even normal circumstances. Now, the pandemic has further complicated matters. © UNFPA Bhutan

08 October 2020

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Reproductive health facilities resume life-saving work, but funding remains scarce

A woman has delivered a healthy baby at the Nawjad Health Centre, where reproducive health services have recently returned. © UNFPA Yemen

04 October 2020

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Three things you need to know about contraceptives and COVID-19

Voluntary family planning is a public health and human rights imperative. Image from Unsplash/RHSupplies

25 September 2020

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