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In Yemen and around the world, obstetric fistula strikes the most vulnerable women

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A woman recovers from fistula treatment sugery in Yemen. Obstetric fistula almost entirely preventable; its persistence is a sign of global social injustice. © UNFPA Yemen
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Indigenous, Afro-Honduran communities join together to fight pandemic

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Members of the Garífuna community are making their own cloth masks to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are also turning to traditional foods and medicines. © UNFPA Honduras
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Pandemic complicates humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and surrounding countries

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Horihanny Del Valle, a pregnant migrant from Venezuela, has learned how to protect herself from COVID-19. © UNFPA Brazil
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Free transport helps pregnant women in Madagascar safely deliver amid COVID-19 lockdown

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Aina attends a prenatal consultation with midwife Bakoly Rasoamanontany at Itaosy District Hospital of Reference. © UNFPA Madagascar/Hantanirina Andremanisa
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In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear

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When Maisarjaha Khatun went into labour, her family spent hours trying to find transport to emergency obstetric care. Image courtesy of Jiyaul Hak
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COVID-19 strikes Yemen as humanitarian funding dries up

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A woman and her newborn at a UNFPA-supported health centre. More than 100 health facilities are at risk of closing. © UNFPA Yemen
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Pandemic heightens vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities

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UNFPA is working with authorities in Pakistan to upgrade an app that provides emergency assistance to people at risk of violence, including women with disabilities. © UNFPA Pakistan
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Jul 2018

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UNFPA

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Young Persons with Disabilities: Summary Brief

Global Study on Ending Gender-based Violence and Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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Jul 2018

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UNFPA

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Young Persons with Disabilities: Easy Read Report

Global Study on Ending Gender-based Violence and Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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May 2020

Author

UNFPA, AECID, WE DECIDE

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COVID-19 and Persons with Disabilities: Alt Text Key Messages

This Alt text infographic contains key messages promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the COVID-19 response, including in relation to efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and secure sexual and reproductive health and rights. The PDF original can be found here.