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13 September 2023
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The Sixth Regional Review of the International Conference on Population and Development in the Arab Region kicks off in Beirut
Beirut, 13 September 2023 - To take stock of achievements and offer recommendations on means for placing population issues at the heart of sustainable development, the UN Economic…
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07 September 2023
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From laws to lives transformed: fighting sexual harassment in Lebanon
Lebanon’s landmark Law 205 marked a seismic shift in the country’s fight against sexual harassment, and lit a beacon of hope for women and girls across the entire Arab region. …
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04 September 2023
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Flash floods in Yemen compound crisis for women and girls
Floods and extreme weather are piling pressure on Yemen's already hard-hit and war-torn population, while United Nations emergency supplies offer a vital lifeline. Shaima, 16,…
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16 August 2023
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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2023
Conflict and natural disasters are compounding the challenges and hardship faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian…
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14 August 2023
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UNFPA partners with Startups Without Borders to launch the GenF mentorship programme for women
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Startups Without Borders have just announced a partnership to launch the GenF Mentorship Programme, aimed at supporting female…
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10 August 2023
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Hiam’s story: green shoots of hope amid the depths of war in Yemen
When war in Yemen escalated in 2015, her father’s less than a dollar-a-day job of carrying goods by donkey went with it, and despite his best efforts, there was no more work to be…
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04 August 2023
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Brick by brick: How one Syrian earthquake survivor rebuilt her life
Najwa Bikdash, 52, is from the Bustan Al Zahra neighbourhood in Aleppo. After 20 years of marriage, her husband abandoned her and their four daughters, leaving the family to fend…
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24 July 2023
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KSrelief and UNFPA sign new agreement to sustain protection services for vulnerable women and girls in Yemen
A new US$2 million agreement signed today with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSrelief) and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund will provide…
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23 July 2023
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Fadma and the forest: learning from the past for a flourishing future in rural Morocco
Like the hardy Argan tree, Fadma’s roots run deep in the arid lands of Southern Morocco. Both rugged and resilient, the fates of Fadma and the forest are inextricably…
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