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Young pioneer in Ethiopia defies FGM, finds love

Hawa Buha with her husband, Enehaba Seid, in their home in Ethiopia. Ms. Hawa has been a trailblazer in her community, first refusing to undergo FGM, then marrying for love. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw

01 September 2015

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“I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle

Paralysed and uneducated, Barira spent 16 years believing she had no value. Still, she had a fierce desire to learn. With a little help, she has rebuilt her life, making many friends, and becoming an active part of her community. © UNFPA

26 August 2015

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Refugee with disability overcomes steep hurdles

Fatima at the Zaatari women’s centre where she volunteers as an art instructor. As a disabled child, she had to overcome stigma and isolation. She faced the same challenges again as a refugee. © UNFPA

27 July 2015

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Clinic helps end dangerous traditional practices in rural Bangladesh

Mousomi Rani and her baby, Joni, receive post-natal care at the local clinic. Health staff are working to help community members abandon harmful practices and embrace modern maternal care. © Nicolas Axelrod/Ruom for UNFPA

06 July 2015

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Snatched from her home, an Afghan girl's road to recovery

Zarmina and her mother. Some members of their family have blamed Zarmina for the abduction, but her mother has stood by her. © UNFPA Afghanistan

21 April 2015

Abandoning FGM: Amina and Desta’s story

Published on: 19/03/2015

Learn about female genital mutilation from the sisters Amina and Desta. UNFPA and UNICEF lead the Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, the largest global programme to accelerate the abandonment of female genital mutilation.

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Finding justice for survivors of gender-based violence in Somalia

A volunteer works in the community police unit in Garowe, Somalia. ©UNFPA/Pilirani Semu-Banda

25 February 2015

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Empowering women to lead the change: One woman’s fight against FGM

05 February 2015

International Day of the Girl Child 2015

11 October 2015

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Resources

Engaging Midwives in the Global Campaign to End Female Genital Mutilation

Resource date: Nov 2014

Author: UNFPA

UNFPA is mobilizing midwives in the prevention female genital mutilation (FGM) and in caring for its consequences, through a joint initiative in the context of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM/C and the UNFPA Midwifery Programme. Building on the expertise and networks of the two global programmes, UNFPA will empower midwives to serve as role models, counselors and advocates in the campaign to end FGM.

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