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Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

Women and Girls’ Treatment and Support Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi

29 September 2020

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Against the odds, delivering mental health support in Yemen

Ishraq says the number of calls to her mental health care hotline have surged since the pandemic reached Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

22 September 2020

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After tragedy, refugee family finds safety and community in Türkiye

Outreach workers visit refugee communities to help improve access to social services among the most vulnerable. © UNFPA Türkiye/Utku Tonguç Topal

19 June 2020

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Protecting seasonal workers in Türkiye's tent settlements from COVID-19

UNFPA-supported mobile service units are helping residents of Türkiye's tent settlements implement infection control measures. © UNFPA Türkiye/Esma Yılmaz

05 May 2020

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Delivering triplets in war-torn Yemen, under shadow of pandemic

After a complicated delivery, triplet boys were discharged in good health. Distance, conflict and the threat of the global pandemic kept their mother from seeking maternal health care. © BFD/UNFPA Yemen

09 April 2020

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UNFPA and UNICEF renew multi-country initiative to protect millions of girls from child marriage

10 Mar 2020

The Global Programme is helping a girls' club stamp out child marriage in Ethiopia. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw

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UNFPA seeks to reach 48 million women and girls in humanitarian crises

Yemen tops the list of countries with the greatest humanitarian needs. © UNFPA Yemen

06 February 2020

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In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending

UNFPA’s former representative in Yemen, Anjali Sen, and reproductive health expert Afrah hold a newborn baby. UNFPA is the sole provider of life-saving reproductive health supplies and medicines in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

30 January 2020

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Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

Ms. Banda reads the inscription on her award, which comes from members of her community: “Thank you our fierce fighter, Memory." Image from video feed.

10 December 2019

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As fighting rages in north-eastern Syria, UNFPA and partners rush to meet the needs of women

UNFPA is scaling up its activities to provide reproductive health care and support for survivors of violence in north-eastern Syria. © UNFPA Syria

11 December 2019

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