News

“I witnessed unimaginable horrors”: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls across Sudan

There are alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan. Over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk of assault. ©UNFPA Sudan
  • 02 April 2025
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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on two years of conflict in Sudan

15 April 2025

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News

“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed

The Korsi refugee camp in Birao, in northern Central African Republic, is home to around 18,000 refugees as well as returnees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. © UNFPA Central African Republic/Karel Prinsloo
  • 19 March 2025
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Women and girls bear the hardship of recent hostilities in Lebanon

Published on: 26/03/2025

“It’s women and girls again who bear the brunt of all these conflict situations.”

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Management) Andrew Saberton explains the challenging situation on the ground in Lebanon.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is providing support.

News

Mental health support teams in Ukraine offer a lifeline in a warzone

UNFPA’s mobile psychosocial support teams travel across Ukraine, including to the front lines, offering immediate emergency interventions as well as access to longer-term assistance. Credit: UNFPA Ukraine
  • 26 February 2025
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Resources

Second Global Symposium on Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence: Key takeaways

Resource date: Feb 2025

Author: UNFPA

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Resources

Flash Update #1 on Coastal Area Violence in Syria - March 2025

Resource date: Mar 2025

Author: UNFPA Syria

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News

This Valentine's Day, busting 5 common myths about child marriage

“My parents wanted me to marry at the age of 13, but I was not ready,” said Shwapna, pictured here with her friend Shantimala at an information and awareness-raising session in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Farjana Sultana
  • 14 February 2025
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Women in the Central African Republic speak up and claim their right to learn

Published on: 10/03/2025

The Central African Republic is one of the worst countries in the world to be a woman.

Why? Because most women in the country are illiterate, live in poverty and experience gender-based violence on a widespread scale.

Hear some of their stories and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action to help them learn new skills.

Publication

Girls, Youth, Women and Feminist Movements Against Female Genital Mutilation: A Practical Guide for Frontliners

Number of pages: 28

Publication date: 12 Mar 2025

Publisher: UNFPA

The "Girls, Youth, Women and Feminist Movements Against Female Genital Mutilation: A Practical Guide for Frontliners", a first one-stop, simple, practical guide designed to equip frontliners and grass-roots organizations working to end female genital mutilation (FGM). This guide also provides practical tools and knowledge for planning, managing, and monitoring movement-building efforts to end FGM. It also complements existing knowledge compendiums and offers.

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