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One year into the pandemic, UNFPA estimates 12 million women have seen contraceptive interruptions, leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies

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Supply chain problems, mobility restrictions and fear of seeking health services contributed to family planning disruptions for millions of women. Pictured, empty shelves at a store in the United Kingdom at the height of the pandemic; the pandemic may be affecting women differently across affluent and lower-income countries. © Unsplash/Carlos de Toro
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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

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

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A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea
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2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls

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In pandemic times, midwives around the world like Selina Akter in Bangladesh helped deliver a safer world. Image courtesy of Selina Akter
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In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

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Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis
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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

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

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A scene from Es Cosa D-2 shows the struggles of adolescent girls in Honduras. © UNFPA Honduras
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Mobile clinics treat reproductive cancers in along Ukraine’s contact line

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Dr. Kyslytsia and Dr. Ieriomin stand in front of the mobile clinic they use to travel to remote and conflict-affected communities. © UNFPA Ukraine
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Midwives on the front lines working to reverse Afghanistan’s high maternal death rate

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A midwife takes a woman's blood pressure at a family health house in rural Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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The future we want for women and girls

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A young woman advocates to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices in Somalia. © UNFPA Somalia
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