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“What’s left to be destroyed in my life?” Flash floods deepen the catastrophe in Yemen

The UN rapid response mechanism in Yemen, led by UNFPA, ensures life-saving assistance within 72 hours of the onset of an emergency. Heavy rain is now forecast to affect nearly 2 million displaced people over the coming weeks, threatening lives and livelihoods across multiple communities. © YDF/UNFPA
  • 07 September 2023
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  • “We are making a difference”: Advocating against period poverty and female genital mutilation in The Gambia

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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

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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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UNFPA and UNDP join forces to support dignity for women and girls in northern Ethiopia

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UNFPA and UNDP distribute dignity kits to women and girls at Sabacare 4, an internally displaced persons camp on the outskirts of Mekelle, Tigray. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo
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  • 5 ways the world is changing how it sees menstruation

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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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  • In her words: “Above my house, I saw a burning missile.” An expectant mother seeks safety in the Republic of Moldova

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In her words: “Above my house, I saw a burning missile.” An expectant mother seeks safety in the Republic of Moldova

Daria Smirnova (right), who is nine months pregnant, left Odessa, Ukraine with her mother and young son for the Republic of Moldova, where she is staying in a placement centre in the capital city of Chișinău. © UNFPA Moldova/Adriana Bîzgu
  • 07 March 2022
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  • Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana

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Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana

In the wake of Tropical Storm Ana, more than 200 dignity kits containing hygiene items like reusable menstrual pads and safety items like whistles and flashlights were distributed to women in Maganja da Costa District, Zambezia Province. © UNFPA Mozambique/Hidayat Kassim
  • 11 February 2022
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  • A pilot programme in Myanmar provides both menstrual health support and economic opportunity

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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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