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Escalating hostilities in Lebanon have gendered impact on women and girls

Adolescent girls take shelter at a public school in Mount Lebanon after fleeing their homes from the south following escalation of hostilities across the country. © UNFPA Lebanon/Anastacia Hajj

27 September 2024

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5 reasons why menstruation support is critical in a humanitarian crisis

In Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region, Gebeyanesh Gebinet and a friend go through the items of a UNFPA dignity kit, containing essentials such as washable sanitary pads, underwear, soap and a reusable cloth, a whistle, and a solar-powered flashlight. © UNFPA Ethiopia

28 May 2024

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Taking care of business: Empowering women and girls in Uganda to pursue their dream careers

Mariam, Mackisencia and Mary with their smart bags for girls, provided through the UNFPA-supported Smart Girls Foundation initiative. The bags contain reusable sanitary pads, a sewing kit, a menstrual health management information booklet and a solar-powered torch. © UNFPA/Jadwiga Figula

08 August 2023

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“We are making a difference”: Advocating against period poverty and female genital mutilation in The Gambia

Reusable pads shared at St. John's School for the Deaf. © UNFPA The Gambia

29 May 2023

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Young mothers in Malawi find a space safe from Tropical Storm Freddy’s catastrophic consequences

Young women, including adolescent parents, gather at a UNFPA Safe Space in Bangula camp in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy. © UNFPA/Eldson Chagara

17 April 2023

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5 ways the world is changing how it sees menstruation

Menstruation is increasingly understood to be a neglected issue with human right implications. Image by Vulvani, Wikimedia Commons.

26 May 2022

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A pilot programme in Myanmar provides both menstrual health support and economic opportunity

Women produce menstrual pads as part of a pilot programme with a double impact: distributing hygiene products to people in need and giving women a chance to earn income. © UNFPA Myanmar

15 December 2021

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Empowering Kenyan women and girls with disabilities in managing menstrual health

Anne Wanjiru leads a programme on sexuality for persons with disabilities, which includes menstrual hygiene management. © This-Ability Trust

24 June 2021

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Mozambique, Angola help girls manage menstrual health and hygiene in crisis and beyond

Teresa Estevão Bala,18, took part in a menstrual management initiative piloted by UNFPA and BeGirl in Luanda province, Angola. Around her neck is a "menstrual clock" tool that was given to both girls and boys to help them understand menstrual cycles. © UNFPA Angola/K. Karlos Cesar

28 May 2021

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