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In Türkiye, a safe haven for Syrian refugee survivors

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Fatima now works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space, helping other women and girls. © UNFPA Türkiye
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Publication date

Apr 2018

Author

UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #68 April 2018

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First monsoon rains descend on Rohingya refugee camps, omen of challenges ahead

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Early monsoon rains have arrived in Cox's Bazar, reigniting fears about the health and safety of refugees. A refugee woman in a muddy camp in late 2017. © UNFPA/Prince Naymuzzaman
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Midwife describes working under ISIL, taking a dangerous stand for women

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Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq
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Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

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Rima*, a 22-year-old mother of two, escaped both violence in Syria and abuse in her home. Today, she works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye
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Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

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Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

Midwives like Rawthah Ahmed are going to heroic lengths to serve women in need. See more.

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Amid grinding conflict, Yemen’s midwives go to heroic lengths to save lives

calendar_today04 May 2018

A midwife checks on a newborn during a house call in rural Yemen. Midwives there trek long distances to reach women and babies. © UNFPA Yemen
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A displaced mother’s safe delivery embodies hope for Syria’s future

calendar_today03 May 2018

Om Mehi Eddin holds newborn daughter Sham, safely delivered with the help of a UNFPA-supported mobile medical team serving evacuees from Eastern Ghouta. © UNFPA Syria
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Publication date

Mar 2018

Author

UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #67 1-31 March 2018

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Protecting women and girls after the earthquake in Papua New Guinea

calendar_today26 April 2018

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