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Progress towards gender equality at risk, say leaders at 25th anniversary of Beijing women’s conference

The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

02 October 2020

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Reproductive health facilities resume life-saving work, but funding remains scarce

A woman has delivered a healthy baby at the Nawjad Health Centre, where reproducive health services have recently returned. © UNFPA Yemen

04 October 2020

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Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

Women and Girls’ Treatment and Support Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi

29 September 2020

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Three things you need to know about contraceptives and COVID-19

Voluntary family planning is a public health and human rights imperative. Image from Unsplash/RHSupplies

25 September 2020

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E-voucher system targets pregnant women and new mothers in Syria

UNFPA and WFP are expanding an electronic voucher system to reach vulnerable people with food and hygiene supplies. © UNFPA Syria

28 September 2020

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El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

A new telemedicine initiative is reaching pregnant women, new mothers, parents of young children and people in need of mental health support. © Unsplash/NCI

23 September 2020

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Demand for Afghanistan’s midwives unflagging during COVID-19 pandemic

Sajia Mansoory attends to a newborn at the Malalai National Maternity Hospital.. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Zaeem Abdul Rahman

14 September 2020

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Dual calamity as floods hit India’s Bihar state amid pandemic

Flooding has disrupted access to essential services and items, with women and children affected most severely. © UNFPA and Plan International India

16 September 2020

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Prioritizing women’s and girls’ needs in wake of Beirut explosion

UNFPA partners distribute dignity kits to blast-affected women and girls. The disaster comes atop the global pandemic and an economic crisis. © UNFPA Lebanon

10 September 2020

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The Rohingya influx, three years on

Midwife Rotna speaks with Minara about her newborn baby. Maternal health services are continuing despite the pandemic. © UNFPA

10 September 2020

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