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Heroic midwives save lives amid Syria’s chaos

“There has been an exodus of qualified midwives and reproductive health professionals,” Shatha Al Mostafa told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Nadine Cornier

01 May 2017

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South Sudan clashes force pregnant women into the bush, over the border

Rose Akongo, 26, was in labour by the time she arrived at the border post. © UNFPA Uganda/Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi

28 April 2017

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UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #3 – March 2017

Resource date: Mar 2017

Author: UNFPA Yemen

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UNFPA responds to gender violence in conflict-scarred Kachin

“The most difficult part of my job is the repeated cases, where the husband will not change his behaviour, where the wife is not able to leave, and where she is abused again and again,” says caseworker Lu Bu. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming

07 April 2017

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Over 1 million affected by brutal flooding, landslides in Peru

María is leading recovery efforts in her community. "The situation is decaying each day," she said. © UNFPA/Cotera

05 April 2017

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At two-year mark, Yemen’s conflict takes heavy toll on women and girls

A displaced woman from Taizz receives a dignity kit containing hygiene supplies and other basic items. © UNFPA Yemen

23 March 2017

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Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates

A community leader makes his way to the tent of a pregnant 14-year-old former child bride. “I am worried about the delivery,” said the girl’s father. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

20 March 2017

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #54 1-28 February 2017

Resource date: Feb 2017

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #2 – February 2017

Resource date: Feb 2017

Author: UNFPA Yemen

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Women’s needs take back seat under threat of dzud in Mongolia

Women in remote areas have limited access to sexual and reproductive health care. © UNFPA Mongolia/Bayartsogt Shagdarsuren

12 March 2017

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