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Childbirth on the run: Amid mass exodus in Lebanon, medical support urgently needed

Amal was born on 2 October the border as her mother fled the escalating hostilities in Lebanon. © Omaya AL Mekdad / UNFPA Syria
  • 04 October 2024
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Providing women the power of choice through contraceptive access in Lesotho

Village health worker 'Mautloanang Mokone provides women with refills for their contraceptives. © UNFPA Lesotho / Violet Maraisane
  • 25 September 2024
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  • Harnessing the potential of older persons through UNFPA-supported programmes in the Maldives and Serbia

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Harnessing the potential of older persons through UNFPA-supported programmes in the Maldives and Serbia

The Corner for Quality Ageing in central Serbia has a literary workshop every week, and a couple of members are published authors. © UNFPA Serbia / Vladimir Živojinović
  • 30 September 2024
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  • Female genital mutilation leads to death in childbirth, a preventable tragedy Ugandan community members assert

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Female genital mutilation leads to death in childbirth, a preventable tragedy Ugandan community members assert

Josephine Telo, seated, speaks to Consolata Aleper, who holds meetings for survivors of female genital mutilation and works to end the practice. Ms. Telo’s sister died in childbirth as a result of female genital mutilation. © ActionAid International Uganda
  • 03 October 2024
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Explainer: Why are gender equality and reproductive rights essential for peace?

Saima, working with a UNFPA programme that rehabilitates ex-combatants, raises awareness in her community about gender-based violence and harmful practices. © UNFPA Philippines / Vonna Vista
  • 20 September 2024
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