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Urgent support needed for violence-affected women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by crises within the country. © UNFPA DRC

04 September 2019

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26 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

Call to Action: Ending Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

24 September 2019

United Nations HQ, New York

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Displaced women in eastern Ethiopia stand up to pressure, stigma over family planning

Trik Dulene (sitting) with friends in the Kologe II displacement camp. She teaches women about family planning. © UNFPA Ethiopia

02 August 2019

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With the Republic of Korea and UNDP, fostering youth-led innovations in Rwanda

26 Jul 2019

The Tantine mobile phone app, developed by one of the winners of the first round of UNFPA’s iAccelerator programme, delivers youth-friendly information on sexual and reproductive health, in an easily accessible and engaging format. “We thought of using ICT as a bridge,” said co-founder Sylvie Uhirwa, to reach young people who might otherwise have no other source of reliable information. © UNFPA Rwanda

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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

18 July 2019

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Registration opens for the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25

21 Jul 2019

Secretary-General speaks with women and girls in storm-ravaged Mozambique

16 July 2019

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A graduate at 47, new midwife triumphs over life’s trials

Ms. Akongo prepares to graduate. Neither tragedy nor age could deter her from pursuing her dreams. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

08 July 2019

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From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story

01 July 2019