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Health and humanitarian workers face record violence: Here are 5 reasons the world must take action

The Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza was completely destroyed following a bombing raid by Israeli forces. © UNFPA/Dominic Allen
  • 18 August 2024
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Giving birth on Ukraine’s front line: How women and medical workers are coping under fire

Oleksandra and Oleksandr Chebotar’s baby was born in the bunker of Maternity Hospital No. 5, in Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa, which has come under consistent heavy shelling. © UNFPA Ukraine
  • 01 July 2024
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In an increasingly volatile world, support for women and girls must continue, UNFPA urges

Reproductive health kits in Ukraine. Conflict in Ukraine and elsewhere is contributing to significant global uncertainty. © UNFPA Ukraine/Mark Kachuro
  • 21 June 2024
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The emotional cost of combating gender-based violence on the front line in Ukraine

Since the start of the full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, reports of multiple forms of violence have spiked in ukraine, including conflict-related sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking​​. © UNFPA Ukraine / Isaac Hurskin
  • 13 June 2024
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Ukraine Emergency Situation Report #23 - 17 May 2024

Resource date: May 2024

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Ukrainian refugees find life-saving care – and a support network – at Moldovan hospital

Alina visits the intensive care unit where her son Mark recovered at the Gheorghe Paladi hospital. © UNFPA Moldova
  • 19 March 2024
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Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives

In the United Republic of Tanzania, Juliana Magesa founded Young Mums Unite, a support group where mothers aged 15 to 24 can access information and essential services, including family planning, maternal health care and counselling. © UNFPA/Msomi Huru
  • 07 March 2024
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Two years of full-scale war in Ukraine takes its toll on women and girls

Published on: 27/02/2024

Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine millions of women and girls are displaced and remain at risk of gender-based violence.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency is responding.

22 February 2024

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