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21 June 2023
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UNFPA-TKDF Domestic Violence Report Has Been Released!
8 in 10 people who are subjected to violence are women, 73 percent are married and mostly between the ages of 31-55. 90 percent of the perpetrators of violence are men, the…
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19 June 2023
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Hope For A New Life After Years
The Syrian conflict continues to be one of the greatest human tragedies ever experienced. Since the beginning of the conflict, 6.8 million civilians have fled to other countries…
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07 June 2023
News
The Story of Mohammed Edris with the Obstacles to Overcome and his Dreams of Education
Around 15% of forcibly displaced individuals in the world live with various disabilities. Almost one in five of refugees in Türkiye lives with a disability. Many refugees with…
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06 June 2023
News
Through the Eyes of Women and Girls; 4 months on from Türkiye Earthquakes
“We waited in desperation while thinking that the earthquake would never end and the house would collapse on our heads.” “We ran out barefoot, our babies didn't even have a…
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28 May 2023
News
Menstrual Hygiene Day
Menstrual health is a human rights issue – not just a health one. Each of us has a right to bodily autonomy. The ability to care for your body while menstruating is an essential…
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06 May 2023
News
3 Months on From The Earthquakes, Women and Girls Still Need Support
The earthquakes on 6 February 2023 upended the lives of nearly 9 million people in Türkiye directly. Among them were some 130,000 pregnant women. Overall, 107,000 injuries and…
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05 May 2023
News
UNFPA and its partners stand by women and girls affected by the earthquake
It has been 3 months since the 6 February earthquakes that give Türkiye a deep shock. With the coordination of public institutions and the cooperation of its partners, UNFPA has…
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05 May 2023
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“We’ve been out in the rain too long.” Support for earthquake survivors who lost everything
“We suddenly woke up to the sound of the earthquake. My children had passed away in their beds, and my grandchildren were trapped under rubble,” says Kıymet. “I was eight…
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19 April 2023
Story
State of the World Population 2023
Our human family now has 8 billion members; this should be a reason to celebrate. It is a milestone representing historic advances for humanity in medicine, science, health,…
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