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04 May 2025
Press Release
Midwives in the Arab region: Lifesavers in crisis, yet underfunded and undervalued
Amidst regional crises, midwives are lifelines for mothers and newborns, yet they are under-resourced and face danger. UNFPA and LAS demand urgent investment to support their…
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01 May 2025
Statement
Midwives on the front line: Health workers, humanitarians, heroes
Midwives deliver life-saving services beyond childbirth, including family planning and GBV support, yet underinvestment and funding cuts endanger their work. This International…
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28 April 2025
News
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
News
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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16 April 2025
News
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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14 April 2025
News
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
Story
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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