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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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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.

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

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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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Women find safety amid violence in the Central African Republic

calendar_today28 February 2025

Women find safety amid violence in the Central African Republic

Women find safety amid violence in the Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic, where women are risking their lives to escape violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are saving lives.

See what it looks like when women find safety.
 

17 February 2025

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Surviving Gaza: The silent struggles of adolescent girls

calendar_today23 January 2025

Adolescent girls in Gaza face overwhelming challenges, with many grappling with trauma, displacement, and a critical need for psychosocial support to navigate the emotional toll of the war. Photo © Hosni Salah
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Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation

calendar_today06 February 2025

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