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

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Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development
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Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry

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A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea
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Mongolian women get help to escape violence even amid pandemic

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

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

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Amid a surge in calls for help, counsellors and police are pivoting to new modes of communication. Image courtesy of Ternovyy Viktor
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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

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Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
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A former child bride in Afghanistan finds hope and new life during COVID-19

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Protection and social services remain available even during the pandemic, with precautionary measures in place. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Pandemic and rising tide of violence increase demand for mental health, psychosocial care

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

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A woman has delivered a healthy baby at the Nawjad Health Centre, where reproducive health services have recently returned. © UNFPA Yemen
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Three things you need to know about contraceptives and COVID-19

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