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Reaching pregnant women at risk from conflict in Maguindanao, Philippines

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Eight months pregnant and mother of six, Nadia Muson and her family were within earshot of the armed conflict in their municipality of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao. © UNFPA Philippines/ Rochelle Yu
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Reaching pregnant women cut off from care in the aftermath of Typhoon Ompong

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Ginalyn Franco was nine months pregnant when the typhoon made landfall, forcing her to trek through treacherous conditions before reaching an evacuation centre. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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Companies reach more than 1 million with family planning information in Philippines

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Phoebe Tamondong, 25, learned about family planning through a UNFPA-supported programme at her company. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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End to conflict spells no relief for women and girls in the Philippines

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Women in conflict settings face increased risks to their health and well-being. Their vulnerability is even higher if they are pregnant. After giving birth, Aslima, 35, seeks treatment for anaemia at a UNFPA-supported medical mission in Marawi. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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Expanding family planning choices for women in the Philippines

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Hannah Gumaro chose to receive a contraceptive implant at a UNFPA-supported family planning session. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor
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In the Philippines, information key to halting teenage pregnancy

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“We really need more information on sex and reproductive health,” said Kathleen Acosta, 18, a senior and student leader at UP high school in Iloilo. © UNFPA Philippines
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Mayon volcano eruption displaces pregnant women and new mothers in Philippines

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Mount Mayon volcano erupted in January, affecting over 88,000 people. © OCHA/G. Arevalo
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Amid Marawi crisis, displaced young people empower their communities

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A girl shares her thoughts at UNFPA's youth outreach mission in Pantar, Lanao del Norte. © UNFPA Philippines
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Girls speak out on inequality

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What does gender inequality look like? These five girls can tell you. Illustration by Bodil Jane for UNFPA.
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Safe spaces offer relief as fighting in Marawi rages on

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Women affected by the Marawi crisis share their experiences at a UNFPA’ women-friendly space in Barangay Bubong, Saguiaran. © UNFPA Philippines
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