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Refugee women fleeing war in Sudan need life-saving care in Chad

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Refugee women fleeing war in Sudan need life-saving care in Chad

Refugee women fleeing war in Sudan need life-saving care in Chad

Over one million refugees have fled to Chad to escape the war in Sudan.

The majority are women and children who have survived horrific violence.

“We have lost everything. Our homes, families and security,” says Souat, a Sudanese refugee living in Farchana Refugee Camp in Chad.

Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is providing a lifeline for refugee women and girls in need.

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A refugee entrepreneur rebuilds her life after fleeing war in Sudan

calendar_today26 February 2025

A refugee entrepreneur rebuilds her life after fleeing war in Sudan

A refugee entrepreneur rebuilds her life after fleeing war in Sudan

Meet Wasila, a refugee, entrepreneur and baker.

The violent civil war in Sudan forced her to flee her home.

With support from UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, she now runs her own baking business in the Central African Republic.

Stand with refugees and let her story of resilience inspire you.

17 February 2025

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calendar_today18 February 2025

Midwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad

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Florence is a midwife supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—in Chad.

Over 13,000 people, including many pregnant women, have been displaced by severe flooding across the country. 

Now more than ever, her life-saving work is necessary.

See how Florence is making motherhood safer for pregnant women affected by this humanitarian crisis.

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