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How a UNFPA-Supported Mobile Clinic Serves the Most Marginalised Communities in Palestine
The UNFPA, under the Japan funded project, has supported the Augusta Victoria Hospital mobile clinic to reach more women, increase screening rates,... Read more
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How Can a Nurse Navigator Model for Breast Cancer Improve Women’s Lives? Application from Palestine
Breast Cancer in Palestine Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Palestinian women, and the third cause of cancer deaths in Palestine. The past ten years have witnessed an increase of... Read more
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Killing of women and girls must stop
Statement by Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Arab States Regional Director
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Towards Reducing Maternal Mortality in Palestine: Stories from the Ground
Maternal Mortality (MM) is one of the main sexual and reproductive health concerns globally and in Palestine. According to a 2020 UNFPA-lead national... Read more
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Transforming Lives Through Education in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
Thanks to the HAYA Joint Programme both students and parents had a chance to familiarize themselves with concepts of gender equality to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV).... Read more
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For gender-based violence survivors in Palestine, a little assistance goes a long way
WEST BANK, Palestine – After receiving psychosocial and well-being services at the UNFPA-supported Women and Girls Safe Space for gender-based violence survivors in Nablus, women may leave with... Read more
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Donor visit to Jenin
UNFPA and the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) organized a field visit taking place in Fahma Village mobile clinic and Maythaloon safe space in Jenin, and joined by the Representative... Read more
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For breast cancer survivors and supporters in Palestine, a chance to come together
Gaza Strip, Palestine – When Bahia was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had to contend not only with a frightening disease but also with a social stigma that left her feeling rejected and... Read more
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Launch of the “Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator Study”
With the generous contribution from the Government of Japan, UNFPA and the Palestinian Medical Relief Society launch the “Breast Cancer Nurse... Read more
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UN calls for gender equality in digital literacy for girls in Palestine
UN calls for gender equality in digital literacy for girls in Palestine Statement by Lynn Hastings, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, on... Read more