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Family planning vital in post-quake Nepal

Sharmila Dangol, 35, and her husband, Bhakta Dangol, 34, encourage other couples to learn about family planning. "Family planning helps reduce poverty and is a key to prosperity,” said Ms. Dangol. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

24 September 2015

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Violence, inequality plague women in conflict-ravaged Yemen

Gender-based violence and inequality are longstanding problems in Yemen. Officials fear conditions have worsened under the current humanitarian crisis. A survivor of gender-based violence was photographed at a displacement camp in 2011. © UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia Al-Fotih

22 September 2015

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Yemen conflict takes massive toll on health systems

Emergency obstetric and newborn health equipment has been delivered to hospitals throughout Yemen, where health systems are breaking down. © UNFPA/Abduallah Al-Haddad

11 September 2015

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Syrian refugee parents take a stand against child marriage

Jannah* refuses to marry off her 14-year-old daughter, despite pressure from relatives. “I will die before I give my daughter away,” she said. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

24 August 2015

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Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser

18 August 2015

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Health camps bring life-saving care to disaster survivors

Shreejana (centre) with her baby, mother and sister outside their temporary shelter in Goljung Village, Nepal. Health facilities in earthquake-affected areas sustained tremendous damage. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

18 August 2015

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South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #63 - 01-15 July 2015

Resource date: Jul 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

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South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #62 - 19 June 2015

Resource date: Jun 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #35 - 1-31 July 2015

Resource date: Jul 2015

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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Silent no more: Radio in Cameroon amplifies the voices of women and girls

Girls in Mokolo, Cameroon, perform a traditional dance. Women and girls in the country's Far North region face a host of barriers to critical health information and care. © UNFPA Cameroon

04 August 2015

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