This video showcases how access to emergency obstetric care in Yemen has helped to save lives of mothers and their newborns. Expanding emergency obstetric and newborn care is part of UNFPA's broader work improving reproductive health care in this conflict-affected country. These efforts include providing equipment to health facilities, supporting community-based midwives and providing reproductive health outreach in remote, marginalized and conflict-affected communities.

In times of crisis, the hygiene and health needs of women and girls are often overlooked. This has been true in the crisis in Yemen, where mass displacements have disrupted normal life for countless women and girls. In response, UNFPA is distributing dignity kits, which contain sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, blankets, headscarves, flashlights and other essential items.

On 14 May 2017, dozens of countries around the world will observe Mother’s Day. It is a day to celebrate mothers everywhere, but also a moment to reflect on the risks that too many women still encounter on their journey to motherhood – and what can be done about it. See more here.