News

Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

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UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
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Events

Launch event: Humanitarian Action 2021 Overview

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News

In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

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Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis
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News

For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

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A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.
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News

Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

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Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
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News

Hondurans lose critical health services after Hurricane Eta tears through Central America

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Nearly 12,000 people are staying in shelters following the deadly storm. © UNFPA Honduras
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Updates

COVID-19: Norway pledges additional $1.1 million to strengthen gender-based violence prevention and reproductive health for women and girls in wake of cyclones

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Rainha, 35, stands in front of the local health center after a wellness check during the pandemic, where she received a UNFPA dignity kit and shared the preventive measures she takes to stay safe. © Alex Muianga/UNFPA Mozambique
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News

Mobile clinics treat reproductive cancers in along Ukraine’s contact line

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Dr. Kyslytsia and Dr. Ieriomin stand in front of the mobile clinic they use to travel to remote and conflict-affected communities. © UNFPA Ukraine
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News

Midwives on the front lines working to reverse Afghanistan’s high maternal death rate

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A midwife takes a woman's blood pressure at a family health house in rural Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Updates

UNFPA and Canada join forces to support women and girls’ reproductive health in Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Uninterrupted and equitable access to quality maternal and child health care and ensuring healthcare workers are protected as they deliver these services is a priority for UNFPA in Zanzibar. © UNFPA Karlien Truyens
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