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UNFPA and WFP join forces to meet soaring reproductive health and nutrition needs in southern Madagascar

Women in the Amboasary district of Madagascar’s drought-stricken Grand Sud region wait to receive sexual and reproductive health consultations from UNFPA-supported medical staff. At the same time, a WFP food donation takes place just metres away to help stem a devastating food crisis affecting some 3 million people in the region. © UNFPA/Melvis Kimbi

04 May 2022

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In Libya, a chance at a future after violence and rejection

Women participate in a group activity at a women and girls safe space in Tripoli. There are four UNFPA-supported safe spaces for gender-based violence survivors and women and girls at risk throughout Libya. © UNFPA Libya

07 September 2021

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Japan contributes $1.4 million to UNFPA maternal health project for Afghan refugees in Iran

16 Jun 2021

Mother and child from a UNFPA supported programme. @UNFPA Iran

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Mobile clinics deliver last-mile reproductive health care in Madagascar

A pregnant woman en route to deliver her child at Regional Reference Hospital of Ambovombe in Androy region, Madagascar. Trips by cart can sometimes take the entire day. © UNFPA Madagascar

26 March 2021

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In Yemen’s man-made catastrophe, women and girls pay the heaviest price

Midwife Lena Al-Shurmani holds Abia's newborn baby shortly after delivery. Abia lost a lot of blood during childbirth. © UNFPA Yemen

26 February 2021

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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.

17 November 2020

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From child bride to fearless face mask maker: Yemen’s safe spaces help women reclaim their lives

Women make face masks in a safe space in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

17 August 2020

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With Yemen’s health system approaching a breaking point, displaced women sew face masks to protect community

19 May 2020

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Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender violence

South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have seen particularly widespread sexual and gender-based violence, both during and in the aftermath of conflict. © UNFPA DRC

26 September 2019

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Displaced women in eastern Ethiopia stand up to pressure, stigma over family planning

Trik Dulene (sitting) with friends in the Kologe II displacement camp. She teaches women about family planning. © UNFPA Ethiopia

02 August 2019

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