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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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Impact of COVID-19 on Family Planning: What we know one year into the pandemic

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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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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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We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

Impact of COVID-19 on Family Planning: What we know one year into the pandemic

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

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

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

2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls

In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

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

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

Mobile clinics treat reproductive cancers in along Ukraine’s contact line

We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

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