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7 June 2023
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Mohammed Edris sitting in front of a colorful bench, Turkish Flag, EU, ASAM and UNFPA is seen behind.

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... Read more

6 June 2023
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Ela and her family, Adıyaman. © Eren Korkmaz

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... Read more

28 May 2023
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Rojin, looking at UNFPA's dignity kit

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... Read more

6 May 2023
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UNFPA personnel with an earthquake survivor mother. © UNFPA Türkiye/Eren Korkmaz

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.... Read more

5 May 2023
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UNFPA personnel at the tent settlement with a survivor

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... Read more

5 May 2023
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A woman looks over a scene of destruction in Jinderis, Syria. © UNFPA/Karam Al-Masri

“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... Read more

19 April 2023
Press Release
2023 State of World Population

UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

New York, 19 April 2023 – New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising,... Read more

19 April 2023
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8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities:  The case for rights and choices

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... Read more

14 April 2023
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AMBER Press Launch

AMBER: A healthy and safe life is possible for women!

AMBER, the new mobile application designed by the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA Türkiye, to inform, support and empower women in the field of... Read more

31 March 2023
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Beneficiaries attend to an activity in the center

Being the Hope for Women and Youth in Need

Hosting the largest number of refugees in the world, Türkiye provides shelter to approximately 4 million refugees. 30% of the refugees are adolescent... Read more

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