News

Crises in Haiti leave women and girls ever more vulnerable

Widespread, surging gang violence has forced thousands of Haitians to flee their homes in search of safety. © Edris Fortuné

29 July 2021

News

Treating the invisible wounds of violence in Peru

Dr. Gabriela Gonzalez is a psychiatrist in Lima who helps survivors of gender-based violence work through their trauma. "I chose this specialty because I wanted to help people, especially women, in recovering their mental health, and improve their lives," she said. © UNFPA Peru

21 July 2021

Keys to change: Listening to communities, supporting women’s participation and leadership

17 June 2021

News

Urgent funding needed to assist survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Tigray

Selam (name changed) holds a message in Tigrinya during an exercise at the safe house. Her note says, in English, "relief". © UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo

27 May 2021

Resources

Prevalence Rates, Trends and Disparities in Intimate Partner Violence: Power of Data in the IPV Geospatial Dashboard

Resource date: Feb 2021

Author: UNFPA, GHRB, PDB

Publisher: UNFPA Population and Development Branch

News

Tanzanian helpline reaching thousands of at-risk women and girls every day

A counsellor takes calls at the National Child Helpline in Dar es Salaam. ©UNFPA Tanzania/Ericky Boniface

20 May 2021

News

Serving survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem speaks to a network of humanitarian responders working to prevent and address sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA DRC/Luis Tato

19 May 2021

Statement

Statement on Gender-Based Violence in Tigray region of Ethiopia

22 March 2021

News

A digital cry for help: Big data study in Asia-Pacific provides key signposts to violence against women amid COVID-19

A new study found online searches related to violence against women and assistance spiked during pandemic lockdowns in eight Asian countries. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Prince Naymuzzaman | Photo for representational purposes only and does not relate to this story or the survivor of gender-based violence featured in this story.

05 March 2021

Women supporting women: Delivering vital services and lifesaving care around the world

01 March 2021

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