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“What’s left to be destroyed in my life?” Flash floods deepen the catastrophe in Yemen

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The UN rapid response mechanism in Yemen, led by UNFPA, ensures life-saving assistance within 72 hours of the onset of an emergency. Heavy rain is now forecast to affect nearly 2 million displaced people over the coming weeks, threatening lives and livelihoods across multiple communities. © YDF/UNFPA
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08 August 2023
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UNFPA and UNDP join forces to support dignity for women and girls in northern Ethiopia

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UNFPA and UNDP distribute dignity kits to women and girls at Sabacare 4, an internally displaced persons camp on the outskirts of Mekelle, Tigray. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo
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In her words: “Above my house, I saw a burning missile.” An expectant mother seeks safety in the Republic of Moldova

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Daria Smirnova (right), who is nine months pregnant, left Odessa, Ukraine with her mother and young son for the Republic of Moldova, where she is staying in a placement centre in the capital city of Chișinău. © UNFPA Moldova/Adriana Bîzgu
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Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana

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In the wake of Tropical Storm Ana, more than 200 dignity kits containing hygiene items like reusable menstrual pads and safety items like whistles and flashlights were distributed to women in Maganja da Costa District, Zambezia Province. © UNFPA Mozambique/Hidayat Kassim
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Pandemic complicates humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and surrounding countries

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Horihanny Del Valle, a pregnant migrant from Venezuela, has learned how to protect herself from COVID-19. © UNFPA Brazil
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Dignity and strength: Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia

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Large numbers of people are bypassing immigration controls as they exit Venezuela. © Tomer Urwicz
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Reaching pregnant women at risk from conflict in Maguindanao, Philippines

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Eight months pregnant and mother of six, Nadia Muson and her family were within earshot of the armed conflict in their municipality of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao. © UNFPA Philippines/ Rochelle Yu
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Joint operation rescues hundreds from Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique

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The firefighters were deployed a month ago by the Government of Brazil to help victims of Cyclone Idai. Image courtesy of Bombeiros do Brasil
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Protecting women and girls after the earthquake in Papua New Guinea

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In earthquake-affected Tamande, Mendi, local emergency responders meet with UNFPA staff. © UNFPA
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