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Haiti’s Most Recent Earthquake Puts Women and Girls at Risk
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Haiti’s Most Recent Earthquake Puts Women and Girls at Risk
On August 14, 2021, a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Haiti, killing nearly 2,000 and injuring thousands more. The coming days will likely bring more deaths, especially given the lack of functional health facilities, health care workers, and supplies. Over 83,000 homes have been destroyed or…
What We All Lose When Menstruation Myths Win
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What We All Lose When Menstruation Myths Win
Shortfalls in comprehensive reproductive and sexual health education threaten the lives of women and girls. The COVID-19 pandemic’s toll on gender equality and reproductive and sexual health has emphasized the importance of including menstruation in comprehensive sexual health education for all. …
USA for UNFPA Statement on the Fall of the Afghan Government
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USA for UNFPA Statement on the Fall of the Afghan Government
August 16, 2021 Friends of UNFPA joins the United Nations Secretary-General and the international community in expressing its deep concern about the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. It is painful to witness the immense suffering caused by fighting and displacement,…
Compounding Crises: The State of the World’s Most Dire Humanitarian Crises
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Compounding Crises: The State of the World’s Most Dire Humanitarian Crises
The political climate–and actual climate–of a humanitarian crisis can change at any moment. It can be extremely difficult to imagine life as someone living through an emergency. But whatever their situation may be, we know that women and girls need access to birth control, prenatal and safe delivery…

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