19 March 2025

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UNFPA safe spaces are a lifeline for survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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UNFPA safe spaces are a lifeline for survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

UNFPA safe spaces are a lifeline for survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where women and girls are suffering from conflict-related violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are crucial.

See what finding refuge, safety and support looks like for gender-based violence survivors like Hekima and Noella in Goma.

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“As widespread as guns and bullets”: Sexual violence used to terrorize Sudan’s women and girls

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More than 12 million people in Sudan are at risk of gender-based violence, with frontline responders and survivors reporting alarming rates of rape, abuse, coercion and child marriage © UNFPA Sudan
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Sudan: Rape survivors and pregnant women cut off from life-saving services as funding collapses

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How health workers in Indonesia are transforming care for survivors of gender-based violence

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Midwife Hustiniyanti said health workers should also educate their communities on what constitutes sexual violence, and what to do when someone is subjected to it. Photo: UNFPA Indonesia / Asri Wijayanti
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“I witnessed unimaginable horrors”: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls across Sudan

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There are alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan. Over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk of assault. ©UNFPA Sudan
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Women and girls in Lebanon face safety risks due to recent hostilities

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Women and girls in Lebanon face safety risks due to recent hostilities

Women and girls in Lebanon face safety risks due to recent hostilities

“Women and girls [in Lebanon] face high levels of exploitation, gender-based violence and other protection risks.”

Their right to health, safety and dignity must be protected.

Hear from Anandita Philipose, who leads our work in Lebanon, about the challenges they are dealing with and how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding.

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“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed

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The Korsi refugee camp in Birao, in northern Central African Republic, is home to around 18,000 refugees as well as returnees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. © UNFPA Central African Republic/Karel Prinsloo
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Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

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Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

“It’s women and girls again who bear the brunt of all these conflict situations.”

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Management) Andrew Saberton explains the challenging situation on the ground in Lebanon.

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