Embracing the period: Interview with Kim Windvogel

May 31, 2018

Kim Windvogel, co-director of FEM Projects, speaks about the importance of menstruation education and comprehensive sexuality education in this short interview conducted for the Menstrual Health Management Symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa, in May 2018.

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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

Haiti vasectomy campaign draws over 300 per cent anticipated turnout

15 May 2018

Men queue to register for the vasectomy event in Port-au-Prince. Enthusiasm far exceeded expectations. © Moïse Alex Docteur/UNV

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Child bride and fistula survivor becomes an advocate for change

23 May 2018

Margret Rambiki lived with obstetric fistula for 13 years. Finally, her mother learned how she could get relief. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali

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Debilitating childbirth injury takes major toll on women

22 May 2018

A health worker checks on a pregnant woman during a home visit. Access to quality maternal health care, especially emergency care during childbirth, is essential to preventing obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw

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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

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Expanding family planning choices for women in the Philippines

17 May 2018

Hannah Gumaro chose to receive a contraceptive implant at a UNFPA-supported family planning session. © UNFPA Philippines/Mario Villamor

Statement

Statement for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2018

17 May 2018

Updates

With Australia, working towards zero unmet need for family planning in the Pacific island countries

16 May 2018

A woman holding a dignity kit stands with her two children outside their home in ‘Eua, which was damaged when Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga in February 2018. © Tomoko Kurokawa/UNFPA Pacific

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Fifty years ago, it became official: Family planning is a human right

11 May 2018

Women learn about family planning at a clinic in Tunisia in 1987. The right to plan one's family has been a game-changer for women. © UN Photo/John Isaac

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