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Earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye
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Earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye
This press release was last updated on February 10, 2023. A pair of catastrophic earthquakes struck Syria and Turkiye on 6 February, killing thousands of people and injuring many more, with the numbers expected to rise as rescuers scramble to…
As drought tightens its grip on Kenya, a motorcycle ambulance is helping women to access critical health care
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As drought tightens its grip on Kenya, a motorcycle ambulance is helping women to access critical health care
TURKANA COUNTY, Kenya – “The hardship brought on by the drought has left many women weak and malnourished. I cannot imagine them giving birth without the support of a skilled health professional,” said Mark, a community health worker and ambulance driver…
On the Ground Supporting Women’s Health in Afghanistan 
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On the Ground Supporting Women’s Health in Afghanistan 
Over the past 18 months, life as a woman in Afghanistan has become unbearable. Every two hours, a woman dies from preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications. An estimated 95 percent of the population doesn’t know where their next meal will…
Resolve to Make a Difference for Women and Girls
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Resolve to Make a Difference for Women and Girls
3 actions you can take to support sexual and reproductive health this year Here at UNFPA, we’re resolved to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every woman and girl can reach her fullest…

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