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For gender-based violence survivors in Palestine, a little assistance goes a long way

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A cash voucher assistance programme has helped vulnerable women purchase much-needed groceries, hygiene supplies and children's essentials. The financial boost is part of other safe space services including psychosocial support, legal counselling and vocational training. © UNFPA Palestine

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A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India

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Members of the Women's Mechanized Cleaning Cooperative in front of one of the machine-mounted cleaners they have been trained to operate in Patna, India. © Deeksha Foundation

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In Pakistan’s remote areas, midwives ensure care beyond safe birth

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Seema awaits an antenatal check-up at Koohi Goth hospital, which has a midwifery-led care unit. © UNFPA Pakistan

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In this refugee camp, midwives have delivered over 14,000 babies with zero maternal deaths

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Ammoun Kitabi cradles a newborn in Zaatari camp. As a Jordanian midwife trained in Syria, she feels a deep connection to the Syrian refugees under her care. © UNFPA Jordan

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Game-changing app tracks essential family planning supplies in Kenya

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The new ePOD app, a partnership between KEMSA and Coca-Cola Beverage Africa with support from UNFPA, taps into Coca-Cola’s expertise in supply chain management and distribution. © UNFPA/Luis Tato

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UNFPA continues life-saving services across war-torn northern Ethiopia

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UNFPA and Maedot staff at the Maternity Waiting Home in Sabacare 4 camp, Mekelle © UNFPA Ethiopia

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Emergency health kits ensure maternal and newborn care in Afghanistan

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Shahla Oruzgani, head midwife at Kabul's Malalai Maternity Hospital, attends to a newborn. ©UNFPA Afghanistan

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Emergency help is a phone call away for midwives in Afghanistan

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A Midwifery Helpline worker walks a caller through a procedure over the phone © UNFPA Afghanistan

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A pilot programme in Myanmar provides both menstrual health support and economic opportunity

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Women produce menstrual pads as part of a pilot programme with a double impact: distributing hygiene products to people in need and giving women a chance to earn income. © UNFPA Myanmar

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Bodily autonomy: a cornerstone for achieving gender equality and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights

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For gender-based violence survivors in Palestine, a little assistance goes a long way

A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India

In Pakistan’s remote areas, midwives ensure care beyond safe birth

In this refugee camp, midwives have delivered over 14,000 babies with zero maternal deaths

Game-changing app tracks essential family planning supplies in Kenya

UNFPA continues life-saving services across war-torn northern Ethiopia

Emergency health kits ensure maternal and newborn care in Afghanistan

Emergency help is a phone call away for midwives in Afghanistan

A pilot programme in Myanmar provides both menstrual health support and economic opportunity

Bodily autonomy: a cornerstone for achieving gender equality and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights

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