First Tacloban Born Baby in 2014

31 December 2013

A picture of the baby girl and her mother Vivian Aplaca.

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UNFPA Provides Support for Women and Girls as Humanitarian Situation Deteriorates in Central African Republic

19 December 2013

Young people line up at the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Bangui, one the sites where thousands of people have taken refuge from the latest surge in sectarian violence ravaging Central African Republic. UNFPA has deployed emergency assistance to displaced women and youth affected by the fighting, delivering dignity and safe birth kits, as well as life-saving supplies. Photo © UNFPA CAR

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Women’s Health Critical for Recovery in Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, Says UNFPA Executive Director

16 December 2013

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Volunteers Provide Aid and Hope in Wake of Super Typhoon

12 December 2013

Photo © OCHA

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In Typhoon’s Terrible Wake, Women Continue to Give Birth Bravely

04 December 2013

Mylin, 27, gave birth last week in a tiny makeshift exam room in Palo, a devastated city of 65,000 south of Tacloban. UNFPA has procured a maternity hospital in a container, which is now on its way and due to be set up next week. Photo © William A. Ryan/UNFPA

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Jordanian Midwife Delivers for Syrian Refugees

15 August 2013

Muneera Sha'aban at the clinic, supported by UNFPA and the Jordan Health Aid Society in Za'atari camp for Syrian Refugees Photo © Ra'ad Adayleh

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Responding to the Needs of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

13 June 2013

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Midwife Finds her Work with Refugees Challenging and Rewarding

27 May 2013

In spite of the challenges of working in a refugee camp, midwife Ghadeer Taher Horani is very happy being able to contribute to the lives of women and children.

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UNFPA Donates Reproductive Health Supplies to Save Lives in Central African Republic

01 May 2013

Heads of maternity services pledged to put to good use the lifesaving supplies sent to the Central African Republic in the wake of fierce fighting and displacements. Photo © UNFPA/CAR

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UNFPA Works to Ensure Women’s Health and Protection after Philippines Typhoon

10 December 2012

Six months pregnant Lenlen Medrano and her one-year-old son being evacuated to safer grounds by rescue workers. (Photo courtesy of Erik de Castro/Reuters )

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