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UNFPA Ethiopia Humanitarian Response: Situation Report - July 2023

Resource date: Jul 2023

Publisher: UNFPA Ethiopia

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Factors associated with the perception of ease and intention to practice female genital mutilation on daughters: A cross-sectional study of cross-border communities in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda

Resource date: Jul 2023

Publisher: UNFPA

This study addresses cross-border female genital mutilation (FGM) practice, cross-border FGM takes place when communities cross national borders to perform FGM, circumvent laws and avoid prosecution. Using data from a recent cross-border study, this paper aims to identify factors associated with the perception of the ease of cross-border FGM and the intention to perform FGM on daughters and female relatives in the border communities of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.

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Sexual violence stalks women and girls fleeing Sudan for South Sudan

Every day at the Bulukat transit centre, UNFPA holds sessions on the threat of gender-based violence. Some 85 people attended this one, where they also learned about the services and support available to survivors. © UNFPA Sudan

24 July 2023

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As drought and floods threaten millions in Ethiopia, midwives are a lifeline for pregnant women and newborns

In Ethiopia's Somali region, a camp in the village of Gabi’as shelters hundreds of households displaced by drought. Over 260,000 women are currently pregnant in the Somali region alone, many of them internally displaced from recurrent, multiple crises and at dire risk of acute undernourishment, without access to even the most basic health care. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo

07 July 2023

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UNFPA Humanitarian Response in Somalia: Situation Report #5 - 27 June 2023

Resource date: Jun 2023

Author: UNFPA Somalia

The Somali population continues to endure numerous challenges, including displacements, climatic shocks and armed conflict.

The Somalia 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) estimates that half of the population, about 8.25 million people, require assistance.

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UNFPA Humanitarian Response in Somalia: Situation Report #4 - 04 April 2023

Resource date: May 2023

Author: UNFPA Somalia

The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains one of the most complex in the world, impacting millions of people. The country is facing challenges including forced displacements, climatic shocks, drought, flash floods and armed conflict. UNFPA is delivering life-saving services.

Families struggle to survive amidst Kenya’s historic drought

Published on: 07/07/2023

Amidst the worst drought in 40 years, Nurta and her family are fighting to survive in Kenya.

Join UNFPA to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.

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Sweden to invest an additional US$42 million to improve sexual and reproductive health for all in East and Southern Africa

06 Jul 2023

Despite progress, sexual and reproductive health and rights in East and Southern Africa are challenged by structural, social and health system barriers. One in five women who need to use modern contraceptives are not doing so, while one in six adolescents and young women will have experienced gender-based violence by the age of 19. © UNICEF/UN0727720/Abdul

Health and violence risks multiply for women and girls in the Horn of Africa

Published on: 05/07/2023

Gender-based violence services must be part of any humanitarian emergency response.

Jane is working with UNFPA to protect and empower women during the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa.

Responding to the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa

Published on: 29/06/2023

Meet Herman, one of the UNFPA-supported health workers responding to the worst drought in 40 years in Kenya.

Let his story inspire you and see how we’re protecting the health and rights of millions of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.

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