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Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms

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A survivor of childhood violence in Ghana, during a conversation about her experience. Violations of bodily autonomy can leave lasting emotional scars. © UNFPA/George Koranteng
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Sudan sees expanded life-saving reproductive health services, with women at the helm

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Women in the Shanisha community, in Sudan's Blue Nile State, speak about changes happening since the country's democratic transition. © UNFPA Sudan/Sufian Abdul-Mouty
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We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

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

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The Syrian crisis has reached a tragic anniversary: 10 years of ceaseless conflict. © UNFPA Syria
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Brief on UNFPA's Gender Strategy 2018–2021

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

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Bana, 12, enjoys learning about robotics at a women's and girls' safe space in northwest Syria. Image courtesy of Ihsan Relief and Development
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Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

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UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
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Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

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A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

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

calendar_today12 November 2020

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