News

Fighting for justice against gender-based violence in Madagascar

calendar_today17 January 2022

Satiana, 8, holds her grandmother's hand before the trial of her rapist at the Ambovombe Court in Madagascar. ©UNFPA Madagascar/Melvis Kimbi
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Updates

With funding from partners, Ethiopian radio talk shows aim to end female genital mutilation

calendar_today18 November 2021

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News

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

calendar_today28 May 2021

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
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Events

High-Level Inter-Ministerial Dialogue on Scaling up Action to End Son Preference and Gender Biased Sex Selection

calendar_today12 March 2021

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News

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

calendar_today26 February 2021

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

Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots

calendar_today22 February 2021

Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development
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Updates

COVID-19: Norway pledges additional $1.1 million to strengthen gender-based violence prevention and reproductive health for women and girls in wake of cyclones

calendar_today04 November 2020

Rainha, 35, stands in front of the local health center after a wellness check during the pandemic, where she received a UNFPA dignity kit and shared the preventive measures she takes to stay safe. © Alex Muianga/UNFPA Mozambique
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News

Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

calendar_today29 September 2020

Women and Girls’ Treatment and Support Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi
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News

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

calendar_today17 August 2020

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

Teachers and mothers join forces to keep girls in school in Malawi

calendar_today22 June 2020

The Joint Programme on Girls' Education brings together teachers and parents to help keep girls in school. © UNFPA Malawi
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