USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 4:46 PM

in the darkest of times

  The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now being described as hell on earth. Among the 18,000 fatalities in Gaza, approximately 70% are women and children. Just take a look at these breathtaking statistics across Gaza and the West Bank: MAKE AN EMERGENCY GIFT Damaged and inope…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Marfika’s story

Marfika’s family and everyone displaced in Gaza are in desperate need of warmer items as winter approaches.   Marfika is a mother of five living in Gaza. She and her family moved from place to place desperately trying to avoid bombing once the conflict escalated — retreating to a re…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Marfika’s story

Marfika’s family and everyone displaced in Gaza are in desperate need of warmer items as winter approaches.   Marfika is a mother of five living in Gaza. She and her family moved from place to place desperately trying to avoid bombing once the conflict escalated — retreating to a re…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM

As temperatures drop this season

Women escaping conflict or poverty are facing a new challenge.   As temperatures drop, women escaping conflict or poverty confront a new challenge: Winter. Winter in Afghanistan Like in Gaza, where winter is fast approaching and the weather is growing colder. Women and girls are alr…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Winter is fast approaching

Women escaping conflict or poverty are facing a new challenge.   As temperatures drop, women escaping conflict or poverty confront a new challenge: Winter. Winter in Afghanistan Like in Gaza, where winter is fast approaching and the weather is growing colder. Women and girls are alr…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Re: showing thanks to our selfless partners around the world

Will you add your name to sign our card before it’s too late?   We’re closing submissions for our holiday card tonight, so we wanted to make sure you had the chance to add your name. The Institute for Family Health (IFH) provides lifesaving sexual and reproductive health care to wom…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Re: showing thanks to our selfless partners around the world

Will you add your name to sign our card before it’s too late?   We’re closing submissions for our holiday card tonight, so we wanted to make sure you had the chance to add your name. The Institute for Family Health (IFH) provides lifesaving sexual and reproductive health care to wom…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 11:32 PM

Gratitude

Sign on to our holiday card to show your thanks:   This holiday season, we’re sending a card to UNFPA’s selfless partners for their dedication to providing women and girls with the care they need, no matter what. We know you care deeply about women, girls, and newborns, s…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Show your thanks this holiday season

Sign on to our holiday card to show your thanks:   This holiday season, we’re sending a card to UNFPA’s selfless partners for their dedication to providing women and girls with the care they need, no matter what. We know you care deeply about women, girls, and newborns, so…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 17, 2023 at 5:32 PM

in the darkest of times

Your tax-deductible donation will make double the impact.   The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now being described as hell on earth. Among the 18,000 fatalities in Gaza, approximately 70% are women and children. Just take a look at these breathtaking statistics across Gaza and the W…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

December 17, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Women and children make up 70%

Your tax-deductible donation will make double the impact.   The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now being described as hell on earth. Among the 18,000 fatalities in Gaza, approximately 70% are women and children. Just take a look at these breathtaking statistics across Gaza and the …

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 4:28 PM

“I’m lucky to be alive”

Changing minds and changing lives.   Although criminalized in Guinea-Bissau since 2018, female genital mutilation continues to be practiced in many communities, mainly for cultural and religious reasons often rooted in the lower status of women and girls. Female genital mutilation (…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 4:28 PM

“I’m lucky to be alive”

Changing minds and changing lives.   Although criminalized in Guinea-Bissau since 2018, female genital mutilation continues to be practiced in many communities, mainly for cultural and religious reasons often rooted in the lower status of women and girls. Female genital mutilation (…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM

“I keep wishing for a different fate”

The humanitarian aid reaching Gaza is only a fraction of what’s needed.   Residents in Gaza are facing an unprecedented crisis. Just look at the impact on Gaza’s health care system, driving it to the brink of total collapse: MAKE AN EMERGENCY GIFT “On the first day of the bom…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM

“I keep wishing for a different fate”

The humanitarian aid reaching Gaza is only a fraction of what’s needed.   Residents in Gaza are facing an unprecedented crisis. Just look at the impact on Gaza’s health care system, driving it to the brink of total collapse: MAKE AN EMERGENCY GIFT “On the first day of the bom…

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  Haiti Update · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Woefully inadequate

Haiti is facing a humanitarian crisis like never before.   Haiti is facing a humanitarian crisis like never before. Haiti, especially the capital city Port-au-Prince, has seen a surge in gang violence, with sexual violence and violence against women reaching alarming levels as gang…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Urgent updates

Women and girls are especially vulnerable as the crisis worsens.   We have urgent updates out of Gaza: The humanitarian pause in Gaza has expired, and women and girls are especially vulnerable as the crisis worsens. But thanks to your support, UNFPA is still delivering lifesaving ca…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Still delivering care where it’s needed most

Women and girls are especially vulnerable as the crisis worsens.   We have urgent updates out of Gaza: The humanitarian pause in Gaza has expired, and women and girls are especially vulnerable as the crisis worsens. But thanks to your support, UNFPA is still delivering lifesaving ca…

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  Humanitarian Update · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Re: Afghanistan’s earthquakes

Rahna’s skilled support enabled both Hanifa and her newborn to survive.   Early morning on October 15th, Hanifa felt the contractions that signaled her baby was on its way. But the timing was less than ideal. One week prior, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated the Herat P…

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  Humanitarian Update · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 3:06 PM

The lifesaving work of midwives after Afghanistan’s earthquakes

Rahna’s skilled support enabled both Hanifa and her newborn to survive.   Early morning on October 15th, Hanifa felt the contractions that signaled her baby was on its way. But the timing was less than ideal. One week prior, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated the Herat P…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Women and girls are at heightened risk

The crisis for pregnant women and newborns is rapidly deteriorating.   The humanitarian pause in Gaza has expired — and the crisis for pregnant women and newborns is rapidly deteriorating. Rush a gift to deliver lifesaving aid to the women and girls left most vulnerable dur…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Women and girls are at heightened risk

The crisis for pregnant women and newborns is rapidly deteriorating.   The humanitarian pause in Gaza has expired — and the crisis for pregnant women and newborns is rapidly deteriorating. Rush a gift to deliver lifesaving aid to the women and girls left most vulnerable dur…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Thank you

  I want to personally reach out and thank you and being a part of this community and for your incredible support this Giving Tuesday. Because of you, we reached our $150,000 goal and can continue to provide women and girls around the world with the lifesaving sexual and reproducti…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 1:11 AM

In Gaza, Afghanistan, the Congo, and beyond

In any crisis, we are worried about all impacted people. But at UNFPA, we have a particular concern for the safety and wellbeing of women and girls — who are among the most vulnerable during times of crisis and whose needs too often go overlooked. We have been on the frontlines across the globe, …

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 12:10 AM

In Gaza, Afghanistan, the Congo, and beyond

In any crisis, we are worried about all impacted people. But at UNFPA, we have a particular concern for the safety and wellbeing of women and girls — who are among the most vulnerable during times of crisis and whose needs too often go overlooked. We have been on the frontlines across the globe, …

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  Libya Update · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Pregnant women and newborns are at heightened risk

Here’s where things stand after Storm Daniel:   It’s been over two months since Storm Daniel struck the coast of Libya, washing away entire neighborhoods. 880,000 people were affected by the floods, including 24,000 pregnant women in need of essential sexual and reproductive health …

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  Libya Update · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Pregnant women and newborns are at heightened risk

Here’s where things stand after Storm Daniel:   It’s been over two months since Storm Daniel struck the coast of Libya, washing away entire neighborhoods. 880,000 people were affected by the floods, including 24,000 pregnant women in need of essential sexual and reproductive health …

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 2:56 AM

Want to make a difference today?

All gifts are matched 2x for Giving Tuesday. There are only a few hours to go until UNFPA’s 2x-Match expires, and matching funds are still available. By now, you’ve likely heard all about the impact you’ll be making with a humanitarian gift today — the impact on women and girls in Gaza, Afghanist…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Unique opportunity to make an even greater impact on the lives of women and girls

All gifts are matched 2x for Giving Tuesday.   This has been a difficult year for women and girls globally. But thanks to your generous support, UNFPA has been delivering sexual and reproductive health care where it’s needed most. UNFPA was prepared to deliver immediate humanitaria…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Give the gift of lifesaving care this Giving Tuesday

All gifts are matched 2x for Giving Tuesday.   This has been a difficult year for women and girls globally. But thanks to your generous support, UNFPA has been delivering sexual and reproductive health care where it’s needed most. UNFPA was prepared to deliver immediate humanitaria…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 2:05 PM

How to make the greatest impact with your dollar today

All gifts are matched 2x for Giving Tuesday.   GIVING TUESDAY 2X-MATCH ACTIVATED The first $150,000 raised this Giving Tuesday will be matched, meaning you have a rare opportunity to double your impact on the lives of women and girls in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and wherever he…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Deliver lifesaving care to women and girls today

All gifts are matched 2x for Giving Tuesday.   GIVING TUESDAY 2X-MATCH ACTIVATED The first $150,000 raised this Giving Tuesday will be matched, meaning you have a rare opportunity to double your impact on the lives of women and girls in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and wherever he…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Now’s your chance to make a difference

We are at the precipice of a public health crisis that could devastate a generation.   URGENT UPDATE: A humanitarian pause was announced in Gaza — giving UNFPA a brief window to rush in extra amounts of lifesaving aid. Rush in a 2X-Matched emergency gift today to double yo…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Double your impact before Giving Tuesday

We are at the precipice of a public health crisis that could devastate a generation.   URGENT UPDATE: A humanitarian pause was announced in Gaza — giving UNFPA a brief window to rush in extra amounts of lifesaving aid. Rush in a 2X-Matched emergency gift today to double yo…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 26, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Deliver 2x the number of Dignity Kits

All gifts are matched 2x through Giving Tuesday.   When crisis strikes, women and girls are always among the most vulnerable. They are the first to go without food and lose access to education and essential care. They are more vulnerable to sexual, physical, and psychological violen…

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  Sudan Update · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Here’s what we know about this unfolding crisis:

4 million women and girls are at risk — and nowhere is safe.   The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan has now eclipsed six months. Here’s what we know: 6 million people have been forced to flee their homes. 9 out of 10 of those people displaced are women and children. More tha…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

November 24, 2023 at 4:04 PM

2x Match activated

An estimated 1.6 million people are now internally displaced.   This week, 31 premature babies, along with 16 staff and family members, were evacuated from Shifa Hospital in Gaza city to the neonatal intensive care unit of a maternity hospital in southern Gaza. All hospitals in nort…

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  Somalia Alert · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Women and girls are particularly impacted by the drought.

Somalia is still grappling with the prolonged humanitarian crisis.   Hundreds of millions across the globe will go without food on Thursday as Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is the harsh reality in regions impacted by drought, famine, natural disaster, and conflict…

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  Somalia Alert · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Right now is when women and girls need to be empowered.

Somalia is still grappling with the prolonged humanitarian crisis.   Hundreds of millions across the globe will go without food on Thursday as Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is the harsh reality in regions impacted by drought, famine, natural disaster, and conflict…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

November 19, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Situation Report:

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deteriorated to a catastrophic point.   The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deteriorated to a catastrophic point. Among the 11,078 fatalities in Gaza, it’s estimated that 68% are women and children. Take a look for yourself at these devastating st…

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  Sudan Alert · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM

80% of health facilities are closed

24.7 million people need humanitarian aid and protection.   We need to talk about Sudan. UN Humanitarian and Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths just declared it “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history.” 24.7 million people — about half the population of Suda…

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  Sudan Alert · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM

“one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history”

24.7 million people need humanitarian aid and protection.   We need to talk about Sudan. UN Humanitarian and Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths just declared it “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history.” 24.7 million people — about half the population of Suda…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Did you see this update from the Washington Post?

We’re appealing to you for an emergency gift today:   Women and children have disproportionately been bearing the brunt of the worsening crisis in Gaza. More than 4,000 children have been killed. While there are humanitarian emergencies around the world that are negatively impacting…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Did you see this update from the Washington Post?

We’re appealing to you for an emergency gift today:   Women and children have disproportionately been bearing the brunt of the worsening crisis in Gaza. More than 4,000 children have been killed. While there are humanitarian emergencies around the world that are negatively impacting…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 7:10 PM

The health care system in Gaza is hanging by a thread

Open for updates from Gaza:   UPDATE FROM GAZA: All hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip are out of service. 32 patients have died in the past three days, including three newborn babies, as a result of the ongoing conflict. As Gaza’s health care system nears the brink of co…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 7:10 PM

The health care system in Gaza is hanging by a thread

Open for updates from Gaza:   UPDATE FROM GAZA: All hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip are out of service. 32 patients have died in the past three days, including three newborn babies, as a result of the ongoing conflict. As Gaza’s health care system nears the brink of co…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 5:21 PM

5,500 women in Gaza set to give birth ‘in race against death’

50,000 pregnant women in Gaza cannot access health services.   50,000 pregnant women in Gaza cannot access health services and 5,500 of them will give birth this month. Laila Baker, Regional Director for the Arab States at UNFPA, told UN News she fears for the fate of new mothers an…

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  Gaza Update · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 5:21 PM

5,500 women in Gaza set to give birth ‘in race against death’

50,000 pregnant women in Gaza cannot access health services.   50,000 pregnant women in Gaza cannot access health services and 5,500 of them will give birth this month. Laila Baker, Regional Director for the Arab States at UNFPA, told UN News she fears for the fate of new mothers an…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 12:41 AM

“They told us to get down on the ground and threatened to kill us if we shouted for help.”

Estimates show more than 1 million women this year are at risk of violence.   The UN says nearly seven million people are now internally displaced within the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating violence, declaring it one of the world's biggest displacement and humanitaria…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 12:41 AM

“They told us to get down on the ground and threatened to kill us if we shouted for help.”

Estimates show more than 1 million women this year are at risk of violence.   The UN says nearly seven million people are now internally displaced within the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating violence, declaring it one of the world's biggest displacement and humanitaria…

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