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Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru
28 February 2019
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Dreams without borders: Britney's journey from Venezuela
28 February 2019
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Dreams without borders: Britney's journey from Venezuela
“I have been told that it was too dangerous to travel alone, but I did it for my family’s and my own well-being,” said Britney, 18, part of a mass exodus of people leaving Venezuela in search of a better future. UNFPA is supporting her and other women with services at the CEBAF centre. See more about her journey here.
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Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives
14 February 2019
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Peru hosts the second-largest number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants, after Colombia. COVID-19 has saturated the country’s health system, which had been facing significant resource constraints even before the pandemic. The risk of maternal death, unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion and gender-based violence is high. UNFPA supports health facilities to respond to the sexual and reproductive health needs of refugees and migrants and their host communities, and has been distributing dignity kits to support people in meeting their basic hygiene needs.
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One year later, flood-affected women in Peru struggle for protection and reproductive health care
19 April 2018
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Teen moms in Peru pinpoint need for sexuality education, health services
19 February 2018
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After Peru floods, women emerge as leaders, advocates
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Over 10,000 women and girls reached in disaster-affected Peru
18 August 2017
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Reaching flood-affected women and girls in northern Peru
18 August 2017
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Flooding and heavy rains left the northern coast of Peru in a state of emergency earlier this year. UNFPA deployed mobile brigades in displacement camps and hard-to-reach areas. © UNFPA Peru/Angela Valverde
The mobile brigades included physicians, gynaecologists, obstetricians, psychologists and social workers. Together, they restored women’s access to sexual and reproductive health care. © UNFPA Peru/Angela Valverde
UNFPA also supported community awareness sessions. In some cases, performers used drama and humour to spread messages about disease prevention, safety and health. © UNFPA Peru/Angela Valverde
More than 150 sessions were held, reaching more than 10,000 women with messages about maternal health care, preventing unintended pregnancy and addressing gender-based violence. © Agencia EFE
UNFPA also provided medical and surgical equipment and technical assistance. A UNFPA reproductive health expert speaks to obstetricians in Piura. © UNFPA Peru/Angela Valverde
More than 14,500 hygiene and protection kits were distributed, as well. These kits contain supplies such as soap, sanitary napkins, whistles, flashlights and padlocks. © UNFPA Peru/Willy Lino
“If a problem arises and we blow the whistle, the community will come to our help,” said Carmela [name changed for privacy]. © UNFPA Peru/Angela Valverde
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Over 1 million affected by brutal flooding, landslides in Peru
05 April 2017
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