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Two years of war have shattered lives in #Gaza. Yet amid unimaginable loss, hope remains. See how @UNFPA and partners are helping women and girls rebuild their lives one safe space at a time thanks to the support of @eu_echo.

My warmest wishes to everyone celebrating #EidAlFitr. As many mark this day amid conflict across the Middle East and beyond, we stand with those enduring hardship and loss. May this Eid bring hope, protection and renewed commitment to peace and dignity for all. Eid Mubarak.

The conflict in the Middle East is putting women and children at risk and disrupting delivery of life-saving supplies for vulnerable people around the world. @unfpachief echoes @antonioguterres’ urgent call for diplomacy to prevail. See her statement: unf.pa/stm

What is it like working as a #midwife in the world’s largest refugee camp? Join Kindness as she shows us a day in her life in Cox’s Bazar in #Bangladesh providing care for displaced women and training @UNFPA midwives.

⚠️ Safety is the foundation of equality. When a woman’s well-being is under threat, they cannot participate in society on an equal playing field. See how @UNFPA is working to #ENDviolence: unf.pa/gbv

Partnerships save lives. @UNFPA's new agreement with @FIGOHQ will accelerate innovation and investment in maternal care and midwifery, and expand access to reproductive health services. Together, we can ensure no woman or girl is left behind. See more: unf.pa/uaf

Thank you UK Development Minister @JennyChapman for meeting women impacted by ongoing conflict in eastern #DRCongo. The #UK's recent contribution of £6 million will help @UNFPA provide life-saving sexual and reproductive health care and support for survivors of sexual violence.

“No one warned you about the looks. The comments. The pressure." In #Benin, a new generation is learning about rights and boundaries at work through #SexEducation. 🎥 See how they’re changing the culture in workplaces across the country.

At #CSW70, @unfpachief and @UNYouthAffairs ASG @FelipePaullier launched Core Principles shaped through consultations with thousands of young people—prioritizing the leadership of adolescent girls and young women. See her remarks: unf.pa/lcp

⚠️ #JobAlert: We are looking for a Sahel Women's Empowerment and Demographic Dividend (SWEDD) Director WCARO (D-1) in #Senegal. Spread the word and apply here before 31 March 2026 (19:59 PM EST): unf.pa/SWEDD-D1 #UNJobs

Last night, Jessie Buckley won the #Oscar for 'Hamnet', where she captured the reality of motherhood, grief and resilience. At @UNFPA, we celebrate her and all the mothers doing the impossible. Every mother deserves the health, safety, and support she needs to thrive 🧡

War in #Tigray destroyed Mamit’s business. Her beauty salon were gone. But her determination to rebuild remained. With @JapanGov @UNFPA @Safaricom support, Mamit received training & a sewing machine. She now produce absorbent sanitary shorts. 👇 @KkouameKoffi @UNEthiopia

📣 @UNFPA – with our partners @Caritaslb – delivered baby kits today to hard-to-reach villages in southern #Lebanon. These kits contain essential items for pregnant women and new mothers caught in a crisis. We’re making sure no one is left behind.

Through initiatives such as the Sahel Women’s Empowerment, UNFPA has supported over 150,000 young women with income-generating activities. @UNFPA stands with @NEPAD_Agency to build a future where Africa’s women and girls can thrive in dignity and equality. #CSW70

When women are seen and counted, inequalities become clearer and solutions become possible. Inclusive data helps shape policies, allocate resources effectively and ensure that women’s rights are protected at every stage of life. Learn more from @UNFPA: unf.pa/DemDiv

“I agreed to marry at 15 because he had a house, and I thought it would mean safety and stability.” — Safa (name changed) In #Gaza, families turn to child marriage for safety, but there is no protection. See how @UNFPA-supported safe spaces offer hope: unf.pa/cmt

“We had nothing. So I started to look for a solution for my family.” Bushra, 46, was married as a child at 14, but now, she runs #Yemen's first women-led private security company. See how @UNFPA-supported safe spaces are helping women like her ⤵️ unf.pa/yje

In the #DRCongo, mobile ultrasounds don’t just save lives – they bring comfort and joy to expectant mothers. 🎥 See what it means to women trying to bring life into the world amid conflict 🧡 #SafeBirth

“A woman in a conflict zone is more than five times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth.” — @unfpachief At a #CSW70 side event, @UNFPA Executive Director, Ms. Diene Keita called on partners to provide lifesaving care for women and girls caught in crises.

Pregnant women and mothers in Lebanon are facing immense challenges as violence forces families from their homes and limits access to care. @UNFPA is working tirelessly to provide maternal and reproductive health services, mental health support and other critical assistance.

#Lebanon "We are seeing daily artillery fire, air & drone strikes, ground incursions up to 7km." - @UNIFIL_ "822,600 individuals have registered as displaced on gvt platform." - @UNmigration "More than 11,600 pregnant women are affected by the escalating crisis." - @UNFPA