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Nadia’s song of resilience: Raising her voice amid crisis and displacement

Nadia participates in a sewing course offered through a UNFPA-supported safe space for women and girls in northeast Syria. © UNFPA Syria /Massoud Hasen
  • 26 November 2024
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Making motherhood safer in North-West Syria amid war and suffering

Published on: 28/10/2024

Amid chaos and suffering, the Idlib Maternity Hospital in North-West Syria has become a beacon of hope and safety for the community.

Hear from Laila Baker, our Regional Director for Arab States, after her recent visit to the hospital and see how the UNFPA is making motherhood safer in Syria.

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Women, girls see health access deteriorate as hostilities intensify displacements across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

Damage to Al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza, seen in April of 2024. The hostilities have only escalated since then. © UNFPA / Dominic Allen
  • 10 October 2024
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Flash Appeal: Influx from Lebanon into Syria

Resource date: Oct 2024

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Flash Update on the Influx of Syrian Returnees and Refugees from Lebanon to Syria - September 2024

Resource date: Sep 2024

Author: UNFPA Syria

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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.

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