News

Feminist-led grassroots organizations bring critical relief to women amid pandemic

Immunization services are provided in Nepal. Image courtesy of WOREC.

23 September 2021

News

In Libya, a chance at a future after violence and rejection

Women participate in a group activity at a women and girls safe space in Tripoli. There are four UNFPA-supported safe spaces for gender-based violence survivors and women and girls at risk throughout Libya. © UNFPA Libya

07 September 2021

News

Crises in Haiti leave women and girls ever more vulnerable

Widespread, surging gang violence has forced thousands of Haitians to flee their homes in search of safety. © Edris Fortuné

29 July 2021

News

Treating the invisible wounds of violence in Peru

Dr. Gabriela Gonzalez is a psychiatrist in Lima who helps survivors of gender-based violence work through their trauma. "I chose this specialty because I wanted to help people, especially women, in recovering their mental health, and improve their lives," she said. © UNFPA Peru

21 July 2021

News

Indonesian religious leaders, health workers advocate female genital mutilation’s end

Midwife Suci Maysaroh used to perform mock female genital mutilation on newborn girls but now encourages parents not to harm their daughters. © UNFPA Indonesia/Lucky Putra

22 June 2021

Keys to change: Listening to communities, supporting women’s participation and leadership

17 June 2021

Publication

Investing in Maternal Health and Family Planning in Small Island Developing States

Number of pages: 68

Publication date: 01 May 2021

Author: UNFPA

Publication

Pandemic Pivot: Achieving Transformative Results in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Number of pages: 39

Publication date: 10 Jun 2021

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

News

Urgent funding needed to assist survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Tigray

Selam (name changed) holds a message in Tigrinya during an exercise at the safe house. Her note says, in English, "relief". © UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo

27 May 2021

Resources

Prevalence Rates, Trends and Disparities in Intimate Partner Violence: Power of Data in the IPV Geospatial Dashboard

Resource date: Feb 2021

Author: UNFPA, GHRB, PDB

Publisher: UNFPA Population and Development Branch

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