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28 April 2025
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Despite steep funding cuts, heroic teacher determined to keep girls in school and out of child marriage in Yemen
While teacher Aida Damoom is empowering girls in Yemen through literacy, combating child marriage, and shifting social norms, funding cuts threaten to derail her vital work.
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16 April 2025
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on two years of conflict in Sudan
Women and girls in Sudan are paying a tragic price after two years of conflict, facing sexual violence and a decimated health system. UNFPA is on the ground but urgently needs…
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16 April 2025
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After two years of war, has Sudan failed its female revolutionaries?
Returning to Khartoum reveals the brutal reality of Sudan's two-year war, with widespread violence and a decimated health sector. UNFPA, despite its efforts, urgently needs…
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14 April 2025
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Between siege and survival: The unheard struggles of mothers in the West Bank
In the West Bank, pregnant women and new mothers face increasing danger due to violence and restricted healthcare access. UNFPA reports a surge in attacks on health facilities,…
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10 April 2025
Statement
Gaza’s Women and Girls Are Running Out of Time
UNFPA and UN Women warn in a joint statement that the situation in Gaza is unbearable for women and girls, with renewed hostilities leading to a catastrophic crisis. They call for…
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09 April 2025
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Women at the crossroads: Fleeing war in Sudan for an uncertain future in South Sudan
Escaping conflict and facing the risks of sexual violence, women and girls in South Sudan are finding support and new skills at UNFPA-run safe spaces.
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07 April 2025
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Every two minutes a woman dies in pregnancy and childbirth: Tackling a global maternal health crisis
A heartbreaking reality: every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. These aren't just numbers; they're mothers, sisters, daughters. UNFPA says it's a "global…
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07 April 2025
Statement
We can and must end preventable maternal deaths
A new statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem marks World Health Day by celebrating the global decline in maternal mortality. However, she warns that progress is…
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