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Hero’s journey: How UNFPA helps mothers in Madagascar to access emergency obstetric care

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Samueline Razafindravao is one of millions of women who intended to give birth at home in Madagascar in recent years. “I was worried about the expense of going to hospital,” she said. © UN News/Daniel Dickinson
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Women leaders in Djibouti speak out against gender-based violence and harmful practices

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Peer educators from the UNFPA Elle et Elles network, launched in Djibouti in 2021 to provide support and training for female leaders advocating for women's health and rights. © UFNPA Djibouti
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29 April 2024
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Unpacking 5 truths about equality in sexual and reproductive health and rights today

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The UNFPA State of World Population 2024 report traces the progress made for millions of women with increased bodily autonomy and rights, but lays bare multiple, entrenched inequalities for the world’s poorest and most marginalized. © Nneka Jones (@artyouhungry)
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After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ngoma*, who has a hearing disability, was attacked at aged 15 by a group of boys in her hometown of Matadi in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo. © UNFPA DRC/Jeremie Kibuya
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20 February 2024
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Breaking with tradition in Malawi: Communities band together to protect girls’ rights

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Mlirima Development Network members have been trained in gender equality and rights by UNFPA.
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