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

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

17 June 2021

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

News

Tanzanian helpline reaching thousands of at-risk women and girls every day

A counsellor takes calls at the National Child Helpline in Dar es Salaam. ©UNFPA Tanzania/Ericky Boniface

20 May 2021

News

Serving survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem speaks to a network of humanitarian responders working to prevent and address sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA DRC/Luis Tato

19 May 2021

Statement

Statement on Gender-Based Violence in Tigray region of Ethiopia

22 March 2021

News

A digital cry for help: Big data study in Asia-Pacific provides key signposts to violence against women amid COVID-19

A new study found online searches related to violence against women and assistance spiked during pandemic lockdowns in eight Asian countries. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Prince Naymuzzaman | Photo for representational purposes only and does not relate to this story or the survivor of gender-based violence featured in this story.

05 March 2021

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