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Fighting for justice against gender-based violence in Madagascar

Satiana, 8, holds her grandmother's hand before the trial of her rapist at the Ambovombe Court in Madagascar. ©UNFPA Madagascar/Melvis Kimbi
  • 17 January 2022
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  • For gender-based violence survivors in Palestine, a little assistance goes a long way

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

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
  • 18 January 2022
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  • A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India

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A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India

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
  • 13 January 2022
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  • In Pakistan’s remote areas, midwives ensure care beyond safe birth

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

Seema awaits an antenatal check-up at Koohi Goth hospital, which has a midwifery-led care unit. © UNFPA Pakistan
  • 22 December 2021
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  • In this refugee camp, midwives have delivered over 14,000 babies with zero maternal deaths

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

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
  • 10 January 2022
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  • Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence: Making All Spaces Safe

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Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence: Making All Spaces Safe

Number of pages: 74

Publication date: 01 Dec 2021

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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  • Game-changing app tracks essential family planning supplies in Kenya

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Game-changing app tracks essential family planning supplies in Kenya

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
  • 05 January 2022
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  • UNFPA continues life-saving services across war-torn northern Ethiopia

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

UNFPA and Maedot staff at the Maternity Waiting Home in Sabacare 4 camp, Mekelle © UNFPA Ethiopia
  • 10 December 2021
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  • Emergency health kits ensure maternal and newborn care in Afghanistan

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Emergency health kits ensure maternal and newborn care in Afghanistan

Shahla Oruzgani, head midwife at Kabul's Malalai Maternity Hospital, attends to a newborn. ©UNFPA Afghanistan
  • 13 December 2021
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  • Emergency help is a phone call away for midwives in Afghanistan

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Emergency help is a phone call away for midwives in Afghanistan

A Midwifery Helpline worker walks a caller through a procedure over the phone © UNFPA Afghanistan
  • 21 December 2021
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