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The UK has pledged more than £4 million to tackle the severe period poverty and humanitarian crisis for pregnant women and girls in Gaza.

Climate-related disasters disproportionately affect women and girls as reproductive services crumble and gender-based violence rises

Before the latest escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas, pregnant women in the Gaza Strip could have health check-ups, get advice on nutrition and prepare their homes for the arrival of their babies. Today, thousands are living in shelters where there is not enough food or clean water, and…

At least 130 babies are dependent on electric incubators that are vulnerable to power cuts as Gaza runs out of fuel.

Women’s rights campaigners denounce ‘hugely regressive’ proposals from political and religious leaders to decriminalise practice

Only a third of countries with climate crisis plans include access to sexual, maternal and newborn health services, UNFPA report finds

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UNFPA India's 2023 Ageing Report calls for government to increase awareness of schemes for elderly, bring all old age homes under regulatory purview, and facilitate in situ ageing. Report projects 279% growth in 80+ population by 2050, with majority being widowed, highly dependent women. Report highlights lack of data on…

Thousands of adults and children may have survived Russian sexual assaults but few have come forward and far fewer have seen any punishment

Concerns are rife about trafficking, menstrual hygiene and securing safe childbirth.

Understanding sexual consent is important not only to learn about violation and abuse, but also to maintain healthy relationships