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Publication date

Dec 2023

Author

UNFPA, UNICEF

Number of pages

32

Publication

Technical Note: Developing Anti-FGM Laws Aligned with Human Rights

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News

Tackling the hidden mental health crisis in Yemen

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A woman receives counselling at a UNFPA-supported specialized mental health centre in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
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News

Walking the walk: Activist Victoria Rovira Hernández takes a stand on Costa Rica’s ‘bodyright’ runway for trans people and sex workers

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Victoria. Rovira Hernández’s video message plays during the bodyright fashion show during Costa Rica’s fashion week. © UNFPA Costa Rica / Yonel Puga
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Updates

Sweden's new contribution towards ending female genital mutilation

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In Ethiopia, Zekia is driving positive change in her community to end female genital mutilation. An additional commitment from Sweden will support the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation through collective action and community mobilization. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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News

Heroes amid crises – 8 stories of resilience and hope from 2023

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Midwife Rahna visits with new mother, 20-year-old Hanifa, whose home was destroyed in the 7 October earthquake that struck Herat province  in Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan / Ahmad Jamshid Qazizadah
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Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

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Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

Two months after the devastating earthquakes hit Herat, women and girls are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Let UNFPA Asia & the Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith show you how we are providing life-saving support to the thousands of people affected in Afghanistan.

Learn more.

Video

Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

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Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

Nearly half of the population in Haiti is in need of humanitarian aid and protection.

See how our partner FOSREF and UNFPA —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency —are supporting the most vulnerable people affected by the crisis.

Events

Human Rights Day 2023

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Video

Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

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Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

"At any moment, just logging on may trigger a flood of harassment and abuse."

See why UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem supports survivors of violence who are stepping up to stop the misuse and abuse and to make technology safe for everyone.