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8 March 2017
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Women's Day 2017: Inspiring examples from Arab Region

Today is International Women’s Day, a day to reflect on the achievements of women who refuse to accept boundaries that limit their potential.

8 March 2017
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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on International Women’s Day 2017

Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is... Read more

7 March 2017
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Joy amid uncertainty: Syrian women enter motherhood in displacement

DAMASCUS, Syria – Fatima and Rasha welcomed new children into the world on the same day – an experience that would be completely unremarkable if not... Read more

7 March 2017
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Four women’s rights activists you need to know

UNITED NATIONS, New York – Today, despite decades of activism and promises, women remain disadvantaged in almost every realm – from the workplace and... Read more

5 March 2017
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UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Visits UNFPA Women’s Center in Dohuk

Dohuk, Iraq, 3 March 2017 – Under Secretary-General and Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms.... Read more

13 February 2017
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On Valentine's Day, say #IDONT

UNITED NATIONS/KAPILVASTU/ERBIL – “I’ve been married for five years – since I was 12 – but I haven’t gone to live with my husband yet,” said Rupali... Read more

5 February 2017
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Joint message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 6 February 2017

The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030 It irreparably damages girls’ bodies, inflicting excruciating pain.... Read more

1 February 2017
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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

United Nations, New York/Beirut, Lebanon – An alarming rise in child marriages has been seen among the most vulnerable Syrian refugee populations in... Read more

23 January 2017
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Thousands reached in Somalia reproductive health campaign

MORODIJEEX – It was early morning when a young sheikh, Abdi Iidan, and his wife joined the long queue leading to a tent in Morodijeex, north-western... Read more

15 January 2017
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Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

ALEPPO, Syria – Women’s health, hygiene and protection needs are staggering in the bomb-scarred city of Aleppo, UNFPA observers reported following a... Read more

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