News

From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

25 January 2017

After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf

News

Thousands reached in Somalia reproductive health campaign

20 January 2017

The outreach campaign provided antenatal care, postpartum services, family planning counselling and many other services. © UNFPA Somalia

News

Initiative brings sexual health information to remote parts of Cambodia

20 January 2017

After attending the ourtreach session, Kem Lean, 16, decided to receive antenatal care and give birth in a health facility. © UNFPA Cambodia/Monika Mey

News

Restoring reproductive health access for millions in Boko Haram-affected areas

18 January 2017

UNFPA is working to restore access to reproductive health care for about 4.5 million crisis-affected people in Nigeria. UNFPA is also supporting safe spaces for women and girls. © UNFPA Nigeria

News

Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

13 January 2017

UNFPA, with its partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, distributes hygiene kits in Aleppo during a recent assessment mission. © UNFPA Syria

News

Refugees spread the word about safe birth services in Uganda

12 January 2017

After Flora and Patrick Anduga fled the bloody conflict in South Sudan, they learned about basic maternal health and reproductive health care – information they are eager to share. © ACORD

Publications

Humanitarian Action 2017 Overview

Number of pages: 15

Publication date: 11 January 2017

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

News

Changing minds to help child brides in Cameroon

10 January 2017

Natasha Biendi was married off when she was just 13 years old. Life as an underage wife and mother is hard. “There is too much work to do," she said. © UNFPA

Publications

Contraceptives and Condoms for Family Planning and STI & HIV Prevention: External Procurement Support Report 2014

Number of pages: 104

Publication date: 30 December 2015

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

News

After marriage at age 9, a former child bride gets a second chance

28 December 2016

At age 9, Shukria was forced to drop out of school to get married. Now, at 55, she has returned to school and wants to help other vulnerable women beat the odds. © UNFPA

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