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Heroic midwives save lives amid Syria’s chaos

“There has been an exodus of qualified midwives and reproductive health professionals,” Shatha Al Mostafa told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Nadine Cornier

01 May 2017

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Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates

A community leader makes his way to the tent of a pregnant 14-year-old former child bride. “I am worried about the delivery,” said the girl’s father. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

20 March 2017

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Joy amid uncertainty: Syrian women enter motherhood in displacement

Fatima and Rasha are visited by a UNFPA coordinator after the birth of their daughters. The babies were born on the same day. © UNFPA Syria

06 March 2017

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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban

31 January 2017

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Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

UNFPA, with its partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, distributes hygiene kits in Aleppo during a recent assessment mission. © UNFPA Syria

13 January 2017

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After escape, former ISIL slaves face new challenges

The Dohuk Women's Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of ISIL's brutality. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi

30 November 2016

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Iraq centre brings specialized care to gender violence survivors

Case workers finish a meeting at the survivors' centre in Dohuk. The facility provides a full range of support services for survivors of gender-based violence. © UNFPA Iraq/Turchenkova

18 November 2016

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With high child marriage rates among Syrian refugees, one girl takes a stand

02 November 2016

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