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Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

calendar_today 08 October 2019

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Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

This week's International Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Situations will focus on survivors of trauma and conflict like Salwa.

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 UNFPA Receives Urgent Lifesaving Support from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund

calendar_today 03 October 2019

Press Release

UNFPA Receives Urgent Lifesaving Support from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund

UNFPA welcomed the generous contribution of US$3 million from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund to assist the most vulnerable women and girls with lifesaving reproductive health and…

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One million Yemeni women at risk due to lack of funding says UNFPA

calendar_today 29 September 2019

Press Release

One million Yemeni women at risk due to lack of funding says UNFPA

UNFPA, echoes the urgent call by UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Lise Grande for donors to provide the funding promised earlier this year.

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First national conference on women’s health in Yemen

calendar_today 25 September 2019

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First national conference on women’s health in Yemen

UNFPA organized the first scientific conference on women’s health in Yemen which brought together 300 professional doctors, medical schools’ academics and local and…

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Life-saving services at risk as humanitarian funding dries up in Yemen

calendar_today 06 September 2019

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Life-saving services at risk as humanitarian funding dries up in Yemen

Every two hours, a Yemeni woman dies from complications of pregnancy and childbirth.

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Media personnel push for ICPD agenda

calendar_today 03 September 2019

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Media personnel push for ICPD agenda

UNFPA and Studies and Economic Media Center wrapped up 3-day training in Aden for more than 20 journalists from Aden, Al Dahleh, Abyan and Lahj governorates. The training aimed to…

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Yemeni youth gear up for the Nairobi Summit

calendar_today 26 August 2019

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Yemeni youth gear up for the Nairobi Summit

UNFPA conducted a youth consultation meeting on ICPD25 bringing together 35 young people from a range of political, social and economic backgrounds to discuss their priorities…

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UNFPA scales up response as fighting escalates in south Yemen

calendar_today 20 August 2019

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UNFPA scales up response as fighting escalates in south Yemen

The recent escalation of the conflict in south Yemen has severely affected health facilities leading to massive constraints pregnant and delivering women in accessing…

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My Body, My Life, My World! – a brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation

calendar_today 12 August 2019

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My Body, My Life, My World! – a brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Youth Day From their communities to their capital cities, young people everywhere are demanding their…

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