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

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
  • 23 April 2024
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Women leaders in Djibouti speak out against gender-based violence and harmful practices

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
  • 25 April 2024
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Unpacking 5 truths about equality in sexual and reproductive health and rights today

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)
  • 16 April 2024
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After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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
  • 13 February 2024
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Breaking with tradition in Malawi: Communities band together to protect girls’ rights

Mlirima Development Network members have been trained in gender equality and rights by UNFPA.
  • 08 December 2023
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Childhood cut short: Three stories of adolescent pregnancy from Paraguay

In Paraguay, one in every 20 adolescents living in poverty has given birth before the age of 15. © UNFPA Paraguay
  • 28 November 2023
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Miriam’s journey to overcome stigma and defend her rights in Uganda

04 Dec 2023

With funding from The Netherlands, the UNFPA-supported ANSWER programme helps women and girls like Miriam to defy stigma and access sexual and reproductive health information and services. © UNFPA Uganda
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