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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

6 Things You Need To Know About Yemen

Published on: 26/02/2021

Yemen is the site of the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Here is what you need to know.

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A pandemic-born programme bolsters local health systems in Brazil

Leticia Souza Melo, a 21-year-old expecting her third child, is receiving antenatal care from a UNFPA-supported programme in Santa Cruz do Arari, Pará, Brazil. © UNFPA Brazil

15 February 2021

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Pregnant women struggle to find support, stability after displacement from Tigray Region in Ethiopia

UNFPA is helping to urgently recruit midwives and provide emergency supplies to support safe childbirth for displaced pregnant women. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Salwa Moussa

10 February 2021

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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

Midwife Prasansa Budha Lama examines a new mother and baby on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. During lockdown, UNFPA-supported midwives provided telecounselling and helpline services, communicating with pregnant and postpartum women via social networks and messaging apps. © UNFPA Nepal

03 February 2021

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Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry

A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea

11 February 2021

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Pandemic, stigma threaten to leave persons with disabilities behind, consultations show

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased obstacles for persons with disabilities. Pictured is an inclusive race in Egypt. © UNFPA

03 December 2020

Resources

Presentation Guide for The Path to Equality for Women and Young Persons With Disabilities

Resource date: Jan 2020

Author: UNFPA, AECID, WE DECIDE, Population Reference Bureau

Resources

Key Messages for The Path to Equality for Women and Young Persons With Disabilities

Resource date: Jan 2020

Author: UNFPA, AECID, WE DECIDE, Population Reference Bureau

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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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