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With funding from partners, Ethiopian radio talk shows aim to end female genital mutilation

18 Nov 2021

Rising from the ashes: A Yemen family's new home

13 September 2021

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In Libya, a chance at a future after violence and rejection

Women participate in a group activity at a women and girls safe space in Tripoli. There are four UNFPA-supported safe spaces for gender-based violence survivors and women and girls at risk throughout Libya. © UNFPA Libya

07 September 2021

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Young leaders blaze the trail toward a more equitable future

Maimuna Khatun, 18, lives in a displacement camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, where she volunteers as an interpreter at a learning centre. She also teaches community members about sexual and reproductive health. “I don’t know what lies ahead in my future,” she told UNFPA, adding, “I wish to transfer my knowledge to the next generation.” © UNFPA Bangladesh

11 August 2021

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Pandemic, conflict continue to upend life for women in Yemen

A reproductive health worker exits a tent in a displacement camp where she is providing services. UNFPA is the sole provider of life-saving reproductive health services in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

29 June 2021

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In Yemen’s man-made catastrophe, women and girls pay the heaviest price

Midwife Lena Al-Shurmani holds Abia's newborn baby shortly after delivery. Abia lost a lot of blood during childbirth. © UNFPA Yemen

26 February 2021

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Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe

02 December 2020

Launch event: Humanitarian Action 2021 Overview

07 December 2020

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In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

20 November 2020

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Reproductive health facilities resume life-saving work, but funding remains scarce

A woman has delivered a healthy baby at the Nawjad Health Centre, where reproducive health services have recently returned. © UNFPA Yemen

04 October 2020

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