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Earthquake survivors in Türkiye need urgent mental health care

calendar_today05 May 2023

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Millions of survivors of the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria are enduring terrible trauma.

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Earthquake survivors in Türkiye need urgent mental health care

United Republic of Tanzania: How a UNFPA-UN Women joint programme helps combat gender-based violence and promote bodily autonomy, with support from the Government of the Republic of Korea

Women take the lead with new counselling and support centre in Palestine

“War trauma hunts them all”: Psychosocial support for Ukrainian refugees

Treating the invisible wounds of violence in Peru

El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

Demand for counselling services spikes in Palestine amid COVID-19 lockdown

Better suicide prevention and mental health care needed among Myanmar’s most vulnerable

Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

Beauty for the brave: Abuse survivors learn to make it on their own

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