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When humanitarian budgets are cut, the first to suffer are women and girls — who lose the vital health services and safe spaces they need to survive and thrive. We can't let the lights go out on their futures.

Across the globe, millions of women and girls face crises without enough midwives, essential medicines for childbirth complications, or support for survivors of violence. The lack of family planning supplies adds to these challenges, putting lives at risk in emergencies everywhere.

That's why UNFPA is shining a light on how these funding gaps are impacting women and girls globally. We’re working tirelessly to keep hope alive and provide the compassion and support they desperately need.

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In South Sudan , our safe spaces are at risk of shutting down. They're lifelines for women escaping conflict, offering protection and psychological support. Hussein Hassan , UNFPA’s emergency coordinator in South Sudan shared, “We’re running out of options. We are very grateful for the donors who have responded, but we're appealing to others to ensure we can continue lifesaving interventions. We must leave the lights on for these women and girls.” But, due to funding cuts, many of these spaces are scaling back, leaving over 330,000 displaced women and girls without essential services.
In Venezuela , nearly 2 million people now face reduced support for violence protection. Many pregnant women could lose access to maternal healthcare. We’re tackling the urgent sexual and reproductive health and protection needs of women and girls in Venezuela, but we need more support.
Then there's Sudan , where sexual violence is rampant, and pregnant women struggle to find any prenatal care. Ghada , a midwife at a UNFPA-supported health facility works hard to aid the 270,000 displaced pregnant women in Sudan who have scarce access to any prenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and emergency obstetric services, told us “We’ve seen an overwhelming number of pregnancies resulting from rape. Many of these women and girls have been displaced multiple times, and by the time they reach us, weeks or even months later, they are already dealing with advanced pregnancies, untreated trauma, and in some cases, life-threatening infections.” Facilities are overwhelmed, and we need supporters like you to open your hearts and help keep these essential services running this year.
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In Myanmar , the recent earthquake left countless people, including new mothers like 27-year-old Khin , without access to healthcare, worsening an already dire crisis. Khin and her one-week-old baby were forced to seek refuge outdoors. “I’m still recovering from childbirth, but I can't even visit health facilities because they're damaged. Many of us can’t even reach basic obstetric care because hospitals are damaged and we have no money. This makes an already desperate situation even worse. Women also need family planning options — not just short-term but long-term methods too.” We're supporting mobile clinics and midwives, but with your help, we can do more.
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And in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) , UNFPA safe spaces provide protection and hope to survivors of violence. “As women, we go through very difficult times — from violence to denial of our rights. But in this space, we regain our self-confidence. Even when we have suffered deeply, they teach us not to lose hope, and how to rebuild our lives,” said survivor and mother Noélla . A young survivor from Goma, Hekima , added, “This support is truly precious for us — it helps us to carry on despite the challenges.” Yet, funding shortfalls have left millions unreached. Your support can make a difference.
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Women and girls aren't just survivors — they're leaders and changemakers. They inspire us all with their resilience and strength. But in emergencies, the care we deliver can power their progress.

You can deliver hope and support for women and girls in crisis. Don't let the lights go out — make a lifesaving gift today and help us continue delivering care, providing protection, and empowering women and girls. [[link removed]?]

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With sincere gratitude for your support,

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Anu Surendran
Chief Executive Officer
USA for UNFPA
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