RUDAKI, Tajikistan – In the maternity house of western Tajikistan’s Rudaki district, a safe haven exists for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Here, within the walls of the Room for Medical and Social Rehabilitation of GBV Survivors, women and girls who have endured unimaginable pain find not only shelter but also a lifeline - a chance to rebuild their lives with dignity.

TÂRGU MUREȘ, Romania – When millions of Ukrainians fled their homes at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in early 2022, many said they thought it would only be for a couple of weeks until things settled down and allowed them to return. 

By Massimo Diana, UNFPA Representative in Ukraine

On 14 August, two humanitarian workers died in a Kherson hospital after being injured by Russian shelling, a stark reminder of the ongoing attacks across Ukraine. As we observe World Humanitarian Day, it is crucial to acknowledge the immense physical and emotional challenges faced by Ukraine’s front line humanitarian workers.