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3,000th baby born at UNFPA-supported clinic in Zaatari refugee camp
ZAATARI, Jordan – When little Obada was welcomed into the world on 6 March, he became the 3,000th…
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As Syrian crisis drags into fifth year, pregnant women caught in the middle
DAMASCUS, Syria – Sarab’s life changed forever in January, when her husband was killed in a…
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Brushes and blushes: Livelihood skills help Syrian refugee escape child marriage
CHOUEIFAT, Lebanon – When Hiam, a 13-year-old Syrian refugee living in Lebanon, learned her parents…
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Amid brutal winter, safe births for Syrian refugees
ZAATARI, Jordan – Syrian refugees in Jordan have endured frigid temperatures, powerful winds, and…
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When the fear follows: Women's centres help Syrian refugees cope
DEIR ALLA, Jordan – “All I know is that I needed help badly,” said Reem,* a 22-year-…
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Child marriage takes a brutal toll on Syrian girls
DAMASCUS, Syria – “No girls want this life,” said Nour,* a 12-year-old girl from…
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Violence survivors seek support amid Syrian conflict
DAMASCUS, Syria – “All I know is that I need help,” said Amal,* a 46-year-old mother of five as she was…
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Supporting survivors of gender-based violence in war-ravaged Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria – As a new mother, Wardeh’s life should have been filled with hope and anticipation. But like…
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Practice Makes Perfect for Future Syrian Midwife
HOMS, Syria — Samira had always dreamed of becoming a midwife. She attended basic training sessions and spent…
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Born into Crisis: Unwanted Pregnancies in Syria
ZA’ATARI CAMP - When aid workers with the UNFPA speak to women inside Syria - many of them displaced from their…
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