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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives
03 February 2021Updates
United States pledges $32.5 million to uplift women and girls around the world
29 Jan 2021News
Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry
11 February 2021News
2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls
28 December 2020News
Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic
01 December 2020Infographic on Impact of Midwives Study
Resource date: 01 December 2020
Author: Andrea Nove, Ingrid K Friberg, Luc de Bernis, Fran McConville, Allisyn C Moran, Maria Najjemba, Petra ten Hoope-Bender, Sally Tracy, Caroline SE Homer
This infographic highlights key findings from a new study led by UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives, published in the Lancet Global Health on 1 December 2020. The study discusses the potential impact of increasing coverage rates of midwife delivered interventions in preventing and saving millions of maternal and newborn lives, unsafe abortions and still births.
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Ukraine steadfast in tackling gender-based violence, despite pandemic-related increases
13 November 2020News
For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope
17 November 2020Video
UNFPA Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund
November 13, 2020The Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) is UNFPA’s flagship programme for improving maternal and newborn health and well-being. That Thematic Fund is supported by donors committed to making childbirth safer for all women, girls and newborns. These efforts encompass the UNFPA Midwifery Global Programme, Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care development, as well as Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response, the Campaign to End Fistula.