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Three survivors, three stories: Picking up the pieces of lives broken by obstetric fistula
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Three survivors, three stories: Picking up the pieces of lives broken by obstetric fistula
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo/KURIGRAM DISTRICT, Bangladesh/KILIFI, Kenya Pemba was called “ndoki,” or “witch,” by her community, including her father and siblings. Sojina felt like a prisoner in the room she was banished to, forbidden to step outside even to…
Menstruate With Dignity, No Matter What 
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Menstruate With Dignity, No Matter What 
Every month, about one-quarter of the world’s population has a period. For many menstruating people, this is a normal and healthy part of life. But for others, menstruation can be a source of discomfort, stress, and isolation.   In some communities, periods…
From California to Ukraine: Empowering Women and Girls
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From California to Ukraine: Empowering Women and Girls
Girls’ Power Association (GPA) of Santa Monica College has partnered with USA for UNFPA to deliver lifesaving sexual and reproductive care to women and girls in Ukraine.  GPA is a club that pursues women’s freedom, fairness, and rights and works…
UNFPA and WFP join forces to meet soaring reproductive health and nutrition needs in southern Madagascar
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UNFPA and WFP join forces to meet soaring reproductive health and nutrition needs in southern Madagascar
AMBOASARY/GRAND SUD, Madagascar – Just weeks away from delivering her fifth child, Homoroe Haova, 33, looked down at her stomach and smiled, reassured she could give birth safely as well as feed her children in the coming weeks. Homoroe was among…

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