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Mobile clinics deliver last-mile reproductive health care in Madagascar

A pregnant woman en route to deliver her child at Regional Reference Hospital of Ambovombe in Androy region, Madagascar. Trips by cart can sometimes take the entire day. © UNFPA Madagascar

26 March 2021

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In Yemen’s man-made catastrophe, women and girls pay the heaviest price

Midwife Lena Al-Shurmani holds Abia's newborn baby shortly after delivery. Abia lost a lot of blood during childbirth. © UNFPA Yemen

26 February 2021

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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.

17 November 2020

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From child bride to fearless face mask maker: Yemen’s safe spaces help women reclaim their lives

Women make face masks in a safe space in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

17 August 2020

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With Yemen’s health system approaching a breaking point, displaced women sew face masks to protect community

A woman at a safe space in Raymah sews face masks for her community. © RHDH/UNFPA

19 May 2020

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Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender violence

South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have seen particularly widespread sexual and gender-based violence, both during and in the aftermath of conflict. © UNFPA DRC

26 September 2019

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Displaced women in eastern Ethiopia stand up to pressure, stigma over family planning

Trik Dulene (sitting) with friends in the Kologe II displacement camp. She teaches women about family planning. © UNFPA Ethiopia

02 August 2019

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Support for reproductive health needs, survivor-centred care bolstered by new commitment from Government of Japan

07 Mar 2019

UNFPA and the Government of Japan are partnering to provide critical reproductive health support in Iraq. Image courtesy of Courtesy of UIMS.

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Statement of the Executive Director to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2019

23 January 2019

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Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu

22 January 2019

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