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Drought emergency in Zambia: Child marriage, HIV and hunger on the rise for women and girls

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In Zambia’s drought-hit Southern, Western, Central and Lusaka Provinces, acute malnutrition is high among pregnant and breastfeeding women and risks are rising of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse. © UNFPA Zambia/Julien Adam
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UNFPA-supported tech innovations advancing the rights of women and girls in Cameroon, Kenya and Turkmenistan

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Students engage in research through the Yashlyk.info website. © UNFPA Turkmenistan
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UNFPA-supported surgeries help survivors of obstetric fistula to advocate for others in Burundi

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Donavine Ndayikengurukiye, 23, was 19 when her pregnancy resulted in an obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Burundi
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18 June 2024

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UNFPA Ethiopia

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UNFPA Ethiopia Humanitarian Response Plan 2024

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Canada boosts UNFPA's efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa with CAD 10 million grant

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Displaced women in Mali listen to midwife Aissata Traore, who is raising awareness on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. © UNFPA Mali/Amadou Maiga
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5 reasons why menstruation support is critical in a humanitarian crisis

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In Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region, Gebeyanesh Gebinet and a friend go through the items of a UNFPA dignity kit, containing essentials such as washable sanitary pads, underwear, soap and a reusable cloth, a whistle, and a solar-powered flashlight. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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10 May 2024
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Hero’s journey: How UNFPA helps mothers in Madagascar to access emergency obstetric care

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Samueline Razafindravao is one of millions of women who intended to give birth at home in Madagascar in recent years. “I was worried about the expense of going to hospital,” she said. © UN News/Daniel Dickinson
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Advancing civil registration and vital statistics through the Centre of Excellence

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15 April 2024