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Pregnant women, survivors of violence at risk in West Darfur clashes
Deadly clashes in West Darfur have uprooted tens of thousands of people from their homes. Reliable sources indicate that widespread gender-based violence is taking place, and thousands of pregnant women require urgent…
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In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending
Amani was delighted to be pregnant. Then she experienced a life-threatening complication.
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Kazakhstan adolescents demand information to avoid teenage pregnancies
UNFPA surveys show that teenagers in the country want to learn more about contraception.
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In Uzbekistan, midwives learn to make calls that save lives
Venera Jumabayeva acted fast to help Munira Kholmurodova recover from post-partum haemorrhage.
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“Never give up hope,” fistula survivor tells Pakistani women
Razia Shamshad suffered pain and humiliation from complications in childbirth. Then she turned her life around.
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From child brides and FGM survivors to leaders on a global stage
Monicah, 13, was astonished to learn that female genital mutilation (FGM) is not just an issue just within her community, in Kenya’s rural Samburu County. “I realized it we are not the only ones to practise FGM,” she…
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A look back at the 2010s: A decade of voices and choices
These four changes have helped define the last 10 years as a decade of growing voices and choices for women and girls
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How to do no harm: Resources to help journalists avoid re-traumatizing survivors of sexual violence
Journalists must shine a light on gender-based violence in order to help authorities take action. Yet reporting on gender-based violence also comes with serious risks to survivors.
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As fighting rages in north-eastern Syria, UNFPA and partners rush to meet the needs of women
The toll on civilians and health systems continue to mount.
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