International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2021

25 November 2021

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Married at 12; a single mother at 16 in Yemen

"When I would find written documents in the house, I needed to ask somebody to read it for me," said Ghada, who was married at 12. She eventually learned to read and write at a UNFPA-supported safe space, which also provided legal assistance and vocational training. © UNFPA Yemen

03 November 2021

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For breast cancer survivors and supporters in Palestine, a chance to come together

Breast cancer survivors help make wigs for women who have lost their hair because of the treatment for the disease at Jabalia Women's Health Centre in Gaza Strip, Palestine. Other women who help may have a personal reason to do so, like having a relative diagnosed with breast cancer, or simply want to show support. © Abdel Shafi Community Health Association

22 October 2021

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Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence Module 7

Resource date: 2020

Author: UN Women, UNFPA, WHO, UNDP & UNODC

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Feminist-led grassroots organizations bring critical relief to women amid pandemic

Immunization services are provided in Nepal. Image courtesy of WOREC.

23 September 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2021

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