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Ukraine crisis rooms, created for survivors of domestic violence, now house survivors of war

Iryna and her two children are sheltering in a crisis room. © UNFPA Ukraine

09 May 2022

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UNFPA and WFP join forces to meet soaring reproductive health and nutrition needs in southern Madagascar

Women in the Amboasary district of Madagascar’s drought-stricken Grand Sud region wait to receive sexual and reproductive health consultations from UNFPA-supported medical staff. At the same time, a WFP food donation takes place just metres away to help stem a devastating food crisis affecting some 3 million people in the region. © UNFPA/Melvis Kimbi

04 May 2022

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Swedish Parliamentarians gain insight into UNFPA-supported work in Zambia

18 Apr 2022

In March, a Swedish delegation paid a virtual visit to the UNFPA-backed Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) supported safe houses for adolescent girls. The YWCA reaches over 8,000 girls and 4,500 boys each year.

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Australia provides UNFPA AUD 8 million to protect Ukrainian women and girls from gender-based violence

29 Mar 2022

With this new contribution, the Australian Government commits to protect women and girls fleeing the war in Ukraine from gender-based violence. © UNFPA Moldova/Eduard Bîzgu

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The US contributes $3.4m to support UNFPA’s response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis

25 Mar 2022

Since the war broke out on 24 February, more than 10 million people have been forced to leave their homes, either internally displaced or to neighbouring countries. Most of the refugees are women with children, and older persons. ©UNFPA Moldova

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Crisis after the storm: needs soar for women and girls in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

A UNFPA staff member walks to a damaged health centre in Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines ©UNFPA Philippines

03 February 2022

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Women and girls with disabilities say WE DECIDE!

15 Feb 2022

With the support of Spain, WeDecide promotes the human rights and social inclusion of women and young persons with disabilities. Access to sexual and reproductive health services is at the centre of the programme. © UNFPA

Global Disability Summit 2022

17 February 2022

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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

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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