Video

Fatima: A song to end obstetric fistula

May 30, 2018

This song was produced by a Yemeni youth group. It is based on the true story of an obstetric fistula survivor, ‘Fatima,’ who was successfully treated with the support of UNFPA.

News

In war-torn Yemen, a devastating childbirth injury, then a glimpse of hope

21 May 2018

A medical team at Al Thawara Hospital successfully treated Shaima's obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Yemen

News

Midwife describes working under ISIL, taking a dangerous stand for women

14 May 2018

Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq

News

Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

25 April 2018

Rima*, a 22-year-old mother of two, escaped both violence in Syria and abuse in her home. Today, she works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye

Video

Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

May 4, 2018

Midwives like Rawthah Ahmed are going to heroic lengths to serve women in need. See more.

News

Amid grinding conflict, Yemen’s midwives go to heroic lengths to save lives

04 May 2018

A midwife checks on a newborn during a house call in rural Yemen. Midwives there trek long distances to reach women and babies. © UNFPA Yemen

News

A displaced mother’s safe delivery embodies hope for Syria’s future

03 May 2018

Om Mehi Eddin holds newborn daughter Sham, safely delivered with the help of a UNFPA-supported mobile medical team serving evacuees from Eastern Ghouta. © UNFPA Syria

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #67 1-31 March 2018

Resource date: 31 March 2018

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

Press release

Urgent need to save women, girls on the front lines

23 April 2018

Resources

UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #3 – March 2018

Resource date: 31 March 2018

Author: UNFPA Yemen

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