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In Türkiye, a safe haven for Syrian refugee survivors

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

01 June 2018

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #68 April 2018

Resource date: Apr 2018

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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

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

27 April 2018

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Midwife describes working under ISIL, taking a dangerous stand for women

Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq

14 May 2018

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Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

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

25 April 2018

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

Published on: 04/05/2018

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

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

04 May 2018

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A displaced mother’s safe delivery embodies hope for Syria’s future

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

03 May 2018

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

Resource date: Mar 2018

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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Protecting women and girls after the earthquake in Papua New Guinea

26 April 2018

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