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13 February 2025
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More than half of UNFPA support for women and girls in Türkiye wiped out by the suspension of US funding
Saime, 42, has faced many struggles in her life, including a bout of polio as a child that left her unable to walk without crutches. When the devastating earthquakes hit southern…
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07 February 2025
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Statement of Mariam A. Khan on the 2nd Anniversary of 6 February Earthquakes in Türkiye
Two years ago, devastating earthquakes hit 11 provinces in southern Turkey. They affected over 9 million people. Today, two years on, almost half a million still have not fully…
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05 February 2025
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Women’s struggle continues two years after the earthquake
Precisely two years have passed since the earthquakes of February 6, 2023 that deeply shook the entire Türkiye. For women and girls, who have been disproportionately affected by…
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14 January 2025
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Türkiye, European Union and United Nations joined hands for women friendly cities
The “Women-Friendly Cities 3” programme kicked off with a signing ceremony in Ankara. The programme will be implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in …
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09 January 2025
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Support to 18 thousand women and girls in 8 years
The closing event of the Eskişehir Women and Girls Safe Space, which started its operations in 2017 in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Eskişehir…
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09 January 2025
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“I was told ‘you can do it’ for the first time here, and I did”
Migration and humanitarian crises disproportionately affect women and girls, making them more vulnerable; restricting their access to education, health and protection services;…
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03 January 2025
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UNFPA is on the ground for the ongoing needs of women and girls in the earthquake region
Almost two years have passed since the devastating 6 February earthquakes. UNFPA has been on the ground with its partners since the first day of the disaster. In Adıyaman, with…
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27 December 2024
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Voucher Assistance Support for Women's Health in the Earthquake Region
Women living in temporary settlements and facing challenging conditions in the region may struggle to access reliable information about women’s health, counseling services on…
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26 December 2024
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The Climate Crisis: Impact on Demography and Reproductive Health
The climate crisis is well known as an environmental and economic issue but lesser known as a profound public health challenge—particularly for sexual and reproductive health (SRH…
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