In South Sudan, opposition to family planning exacerbates reproductive health needs
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In South Sudan, opposition to family planning exacerbates reproductive health needs
calendar_today30 July 2014
A pregnant women receives antenatal care at a UNFPA clinic in a displacement camp in Juba, South Sudan. The country has too few health professionals to meet women's reproductive health needs.Photo credit: Tim McKulka/UNFPA
In Niger, empowering girls to take a stand against child marriage
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In Niger, empowering girls to take a stand against child marriage
calendar_today21 July 2014
<p>Girls participate in a mentoring session in Niamey, part of the Action for Adolescent Girls initiative, in June 2014. <i>Photo credit: UNFPA/Satvika Chalasani</i> </p>
In southern Malawi, reaping the benefits of investing in adolescent girls
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In southern Malawi, reaping the benefits of investing in adolescent girls
calendar_today14 July 2014
A girl who learned tailoring with the support of the UN Joint Programme for Adolescent Girls (JPAG) in Malawi shows off her latest work. Photo credit: UNFPA Malawi
Supporting survivors of gender-based violence in war-ravaged Syria
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Supporting survivors of gender-based violence in war-ravaged Syria
calendar_today26 June 2014
<p>Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence and reproductive health issues at the Al-Shagour centre in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. <i>Photo credit: UNFPA Syria / Hamada Smesem</i> </p>
Violence against women and girls: enough is enough, says UNFPA Head
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Violence against women and girls: enough is enough, says UNFPA Head
calendar_today25 June 2014
Displaced women are escorted by peacekeepers as they collect firewood in Sudan, in 2010. The women say they fear being assaulted when they leave their homes. Photo credit: UN Photo/Albert González Farran
Training helps Filipino police officer uncover human trafficking case
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Training helps Filipino police officer uncover human trafficking case
calendar_today18 June 2014
<p>Carmela Bastes (standing), a social welfare officer with the Tacloban City Social Welfare Development Office, promotes awareness on gender-based violence and human trafficking in communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan. <i>Photo credit: UNFPA Philippines</i> </p>
Global summit urges to end sexual violence in conflict
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Global summit urges to end sexual violence in conflict
calendar_today10 June 2014
Women who have endured gender-based violence receive counselling and other forms of support in a displacement camp in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo credit: OCHA/Gemma Cortes