Statement

Ending sexual violence in conflict: breaking the cycle, healing the scars and building a world of peace

calendar_today18 June 2025

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News

How health workers in Indonesia are transforming care for survivors of gender-based violence

calendar_today23 April 2025

Midwife Hustiniyanti said health workers should also educate their communities on what constitutes sexual violence, and what to do when someone is subjected to it. Photo: UNFPA Indonesia / Asri Wijayanti
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News

This Valentine's Day, busting 5 common myths about child marriage

calendar_today14 February 2025

“My parents wanted me to marry at the age of 13, but I was not ready,” said Shwapna, pictured here with her friend Shantimala at an information and awareness-raising session in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Farjana Sultana
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Giving birth under fire in North Kivu, as conflict grips the Democratic Republic of the Congo

calendar_today12 February 2025

A midwife working in a UNFPA-supported mobile health clinic hands Francine her newborn daughter, Amani. ©UNFPA DRC / Jonas Yunus
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“I witnessed unimaginable horrors”: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls across Sudan

calendar_today02 April 2025

There are alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan. Over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk of assault. ©UNFPA Sudan
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“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed

calendar_today19 March 2025

The Korsi refugee camp in Birao, in northern Central African Republic, is home to around 18,000 refugees as well as returnees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. © UNFPA Central African Republic/Karel Prinsloo
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Video

Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

calendar_today26 March 2025

Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

“It’s women and girls again who bear the brunt of all these conflict situations.”

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Management) Andrew Saberton explains the challenging situation on the ground in Lebanon.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is providing support.

News

Mental health support teams in Ukraine offer a lifeline in a warzone

calendar_today26 February 2025

UNFPA’s mobile psychosocial support teams travel across Ukraine, including to the front lines, offering immediate emergency interventions as well as access to longer-term assistance. Credit: UNFPA Ukraine
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Feb 2025

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UNFPA

Resources

Second Global Symposium on Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence: Key takeaways

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Video

Women in the Central African Republic speak up and claim their right to learn

calendar_today10 March 2025

Women in the Central African Republic speak up and claim their right to learn

Women in the Central African Republic speak up and claim their right to learn

The Central African Republic is one of the worst countries in the world to be a woman.

Why? Because most women in the country are illiterate, live in poverty and experience gender-based violence on a widespread scale.

Hear some of their stories and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action to help them learn new skills.

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