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Safety elusive for women in South Sudan’s protection sites amid pandemic

Embroidery from a women-friendly space calls for women's safety from violence. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

01 July 2020

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In Türkiye, a safe haven for Syrian refugee survivors

Fatima now works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space, helping other women and girls. © UNFPA Türkiye

01 June 2018

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Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

Rima*, a 22-year-old mother of two, escaped both violence in Syria and abuse in her home. Today, she works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye

25 April 2018

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“The world needs to open their eyes”: Kasai survivors call for attention to crisis

“What I have had to go through, it has been terrible," said Antone, 50. Her husband and children were killed as they fled Kasai. © UNFPA Angola/Tiril Skarstein

28 March 2018

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Women's centre in Iraq helps women "knit" their lives back together

Haneen volunteers at a UNFPA-supported women's centre in Debaga camp. © UNFPA Iraq

26 March 2018

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Women-friendly spaces offer safe haven for Congolese refugees in Angola

Kiena Odette, Musito and other girls take part in educational and recreational activities at the UNFPA-supported women-friendly space. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein

15 January 2018

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Sexual violence devastating, humanitarian needs mounting in Rohingya crisis

Horrific accounts of rape and other forms of sexual violence have been widely reported. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Naymuzzaman Prince

20 October 2017

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Safe spaces offer relief as fighting in Marawi rages on

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

04 October 2017