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Risk of sexual violence, unintended pregnancy soars in crisis settings, new report highlights

UNFPA is providing post-rape treatment kits and other essential health supplies in South Sudan. Sexual violence has been widespread since hostilities erupted last month. © UNFPA/Tim McKulka

12 April 2022

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Swedish Parliamentarians gain insight into UNFPA-supported work in Zambia

18 Apr 2022

In March, a Swedish delegation paid a virtual visit to the UNFPA-backed Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) supported safe houses for adolescent girls. The YWCA reaches over 8,000 girls and 4,500 boys each year.

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Maternal and reproductive health-care crisis in Ethiopia

Asnaketch recovering in her tent after a stillbirth at Haylota internally displaced persons site in Konso, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region state. @ UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo

02 March 2022

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Pregnant women’s needs grow as Tropical Storm Ana wreaks havoc in southern Malawi

Dignity kits containing menstrual pads, soap and underwear help women and girls affected by Tropical Storm Ana maintain their hygiene and reduce their risk to violence. © UNFPA

16 February 2022

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Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana

In the wake of Tropical Storm Ana, more than 200 dignity kits containing hygiene items like reusable menstrual pads and safety items like whistles and flashlights were distributed to women in Maganja da Costa District, Zambezia Province. © UNFPA Mozambique/Hidayat Kassim

11 February 2022

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Drought in Kenya proves a setback to eliminating female genital mutilation

Drought in Kenya has forced pastoralist communities to travel great distances in search of water. Girls pulled out of school to join their families are at particular risk of female genital mutilation. © UNFPA Kenya

03 February 2022

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Women refugees bear the brunt of Ethiopia’s forgotten crisis in Gambella

The maternity delivery room at the Jewi Refugee Camp, Gambella © UNFPA Ethiopia/ Paula Seijo

19 January 2022

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Fighting for justice against gender-based violence in Madagascar

Satiana, 8, holds her grandmother's hand before the trial of her rapist at the Ambovombe Court in Madagascar. ©UNFPA Madagascar/Melvis Kimbi

17 January 2022

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UNFPA continues life-saving services across war-torn northern Ethiopia

10 December 2021

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Training midwives in Madagascar to bridge a dangerous gap in maternal health care

06 December 2021

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