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Indigenous, Afro-Honduran communities join together to fight pandemic

Members of the Garífuna community are making their own cloth masks to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are also turning to traditional foods and medicines. © UNFPA Honduras

11 May 2020

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Pandemic complicates humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and surrounding countries

Horihanny Del Valle, a pregnant migrant from Venezuela, has learned how to protect herself from COVID-19. © UNFPA Brazil

15 May 2020

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Free transport helps pregnant women in Madagascar safely deliver amid COVID-19 lockdown

Aina attends a prenatal consultation with midwife Bakoly Rasoamanontany at Itaosy District Hospital of Reference. © UNFPA Madagascar/Hantanirina Andremanisa

08 May 2020

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In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear

When Maisarjaha Khatun went into labour, her family spent hours trying to find transport to emergency obstetric care. Image courtesy of Jiyaul Hak

14 May 2020

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COVID-19 strikes Yemen as humanitarian funding dries up

A woman and her newborn at a UNFPA-supported health centre. More than 100 health facilities are at risk of closing. © UNFPA Yemen

08 May 2020

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Pandemic heightens vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities

UNFPA is working with authorities in Pakistan to upgrade an app that provides emergency assistance to people at risk of violence, including women with disabilities. © UNFPA Pakistan

12 May 2020

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Protecting seasonal workers in Türkiye's tent settlements from COVID-19

UNFPA-supported mobile service units are helping residents of Türkiye's tent settlements implement infection control measures. © UNFPA Türkiye/Esma Yılmaz

05 May 2020

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Mothers, midwives risking their lives to bring new life into the world

The pandemic has introduced danger and uncertainty to the start of motherhood. Clockwise from top left: © UNFPA DRC, © China Maternal and Child Health Association, © Ethiopian Midwives Association, © UNFPA Honduras, © ZHIAN health organization, © Vojislav Gushevski, © UNFPA Albania

04 May 2020

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Millions more cases of violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation, unintended pregnancy expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic

28 April 2020

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Pandemic leaves older populations struggling with isolation in Serbia

Brankica Jankovic takes calls at the UNFPA-supported hotline. Image courtesy of the Red Cross of Serbia

27 April 2020

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