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One Mother Delivers Triplets in Safety: Others are Not So Lucky

On 15 September, Hawa's three tiny babies were delivered at the maternity shelter by Caesarean section

07 October 2011

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Encouraging Expectant Mothers in Dadaab to Take Advantage of Obstetric Care

Fatuma Mohammed, who is roughly 8 months pregnant, watches over her two severly malnourished daughters in the intensive care section of the MSF hospital in Dagahaley camp after fleeing a prolonged drought in Somalia. Photo: Lynsey Addario

07 October 2011

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Desperation Pushes Somali Refugees into Dangerous Territory

In addition to hunger, thirst and fatigue, Somalia women risk sexual assults to get themselves and their children to the camp at Dadaab,Photo:Lynsey Addario

07 October 2011

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No Direction Home: A Generation Shaped by Life in Dadaab

Aden lbrahim was born in the Dadaab settlement, which was also in its infancy twenty years ago. Photo:Kenneth Odiwuor

04 October 2011

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UNFPA Executive Director Promises More Support for the Women and Youth of Dadaab

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin listening to some of the new arrivals in Dadaab. Photo: Roar Sorensen.

02 September 2011

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Crossing to Safety: One Woman’s Story of Arriving in Dadaab from Somalia

Fatuma Ali, an expectant mother of four says she would want to plan her family and have children she can care for

01 September 2011

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Dadaab Population Swells as Hungry and Weary Families Arrive from Somalia

Somali refugees amongst their new tents in lfo Extension in Dadaab,Kenya. Photo:UNHCR/B.Bannon

05 August 2011

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Sexual Violence Threatens Women and Girls in Kenya's Post-Election Crisis

05 March 2008

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UNFPA Strengthens Partnership with UNHCR

30 April 2008

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