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We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

Catarina Furtado visits a new mother in a maternity ward. The right to make essential choices, such as when and whether to become a parent, and to see a doctor, must be realized for all, she said. Image courtesy of Catarina Furtado.

19 March 2021

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Syria’s decade of conflict takes massive toll on women and girls

The Syrian crisis has reached a tragic anniversary: 10 years of ceaseless conflict. © UNFPA Syria

15 March 2021

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Brief on UNFPA's Gender Strategy 2018–2021

Resource date: Mar 2021

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Amid conflict, displacement, pandemic, Syrian girls see a future in… robots

Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development

22 February 2021

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Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe

02 December 2020

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Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato

01 December 2020

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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.

17 November 2020

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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25

12 November 2020

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Honduras television drama shines light on teen pregnancy, helps girls speak out

04 November 2020

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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020

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