News

First menstruation is often accompanied by fear, shame, lack of information, women and girls in Arab states reveal

Even talking about menstruation is considered taboo or embarrassing, many women told UNFPA. © UNFPA Somalia
  • 28 May 2021
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Heroic midwives save lives in northwest Syria

Published on: 22/05/2024

After 13 years of conflict, midwives in northwest Syria are saving lives.

See how crucial midwives are to ensuring pregnant women in need can give birth safely and find out more about how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting women and girls in Syria. Learn more

A displaced girl in Syria finds safety and support

Published on: 15/03/2024

Aida (14) has spent most her life in a makeshift tent since the crisis in Syria started 13 years ago.

She has found emotional support and a safe space to speak up through counselling sessions supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.

Hear Aida’s story and see how our team on the ground is taking action so Syrians like her are not forgotten.

Women in Syria are still homeless and vulnerable one year after earthquakes

Published on: 12/02/2024

A year after massive earthquakes devastated north-west Syria, many women are still living in temporary shelters and exposed to heightened risks like gender-based violence.

See how UNFPA has been supporting them and stay updated on our ongoing humanitarian response.

News

Communities in healing, a year after two tragic earthquakes shook southern Türkiye

The team from the UNFPA-supported safe space for women and girls in Türkiye’s southeastern Malatya region during outreach work, where they share information about the services available. © UNFPA Turkiye/Eren Korkmaz
  • 06 February 2024
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Updates

Japan continues to prioritize the most vulnerable women and girls in humanitarian settings

31 Jan 2024

Setyelem, 29, suffered from the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. She received care thanks to UNFPA, with funding from the Government of Japan. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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Resources

UNFPA Overview of Funding Needs for the Regional Syria Crisis Response 2024

Resource date: Jan 2024

Author: UNFPA Syria

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Resources

Regional Situation Report for the Syria Crisis - June 2023

Resource date: Jun 2023

Publisher: UNFPA Syria

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News

3 months on from the earthquakes, 5 reasons women and girls in Syria and Türkiye still need your support

UNFPA delivers dignity kits and basic health service support to people living in a temporary camp in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. UNFPA and local partners are providing psychosocial support, dignity kits and health services across temporary camps in Syria and Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye/Gözde Kumru Uçak
  • 05 May 2023
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Press Release

UNFPA urges international community to put women’s and girls’ rights at the centre of humanitarian response in Syria

14 June 2023

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