News

In Yemen and around the world, obstetric fistula strikes the most vulnerable women

22 May 2020

A woman recovers from fistula treatment sugery in Yemen. Obstetric fistula almost entirely preventable; its persistence is a sign of global social injustice. © UNFPA Yemen

Statement

End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!

23 May 2020

Statement

Break the silence!

17 May 2020

Resources

COVID-19 Disrupting SDG 5.3: Eliminating female genital mutilation

Resource date: 30 April 2020

Author: UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM

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News

Indigenous, Afro-Honduran communities join together to fight pandemic

11 May 2020

Members of the Garífuna community are making their own cloth masks to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are also turning to traditional foods and medicines. © UNFPA Honduras

News

Pandemic complicates humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and surrounding countries

15 May 2020

Horihanny Del Valle, a pregnant migrant from Venezuela, has learned how to protect herself from COVID-19. © UNFPA Brazil

News

In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear

14 May 2020

When Maisarjaha Khatun went into labour, her family spent hours trying to find transport to emergency obstetric care. Image courtesy of Jiyaul Hak

Updates

Sweden and UNFPA join forces to protect mothers and babies from COVID-19 in Sudan

13 May 2020

UNFPA-trained midwives are helping prevent COVID-19 infection and to deliver babies in Sudan. © UNFPA Sudan/Soufian Abdul-Mouty

News

Pandemic heightens vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities

12 May 2020

UNFPA is working with authorities in Pakistan to upgrade an app that provides emergency assistance to people at risk of violence, including women with disabilities. © UNFPA Pakistan

Resources

Young Persons with Disabilities: Summary Brief

Resource date: 24 July 2018

Author: UNFPA

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