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
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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
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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
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Statement

Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis

05 May 2020
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News

Mothers, midwives risking their lives to bring new life into the world

04 May 2020
The pandemic has introduced danger and uncertainty to the start of motherhood. Clockwise from top left: © UNFPA DRC, © China Maternal and Child Health Association, © Ethiopian Midwives Association, © UNFPA Honduras, © ZHIAN health organization, © Vojislav Gushevski, © UNFPA Albania
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News

Millions more cases of violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation, unintended pregnancy expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic

28 April 2020
Outreach workers in Syria are worried about the vulnerability of women and girls under curfew. © UNFPA Syria
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Responding to the Challenge of Non-communicable Diseases

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This brief covers UNFPA's work on addressing non-communicable diseases, primarily the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer and giving attention to adolescent and maternal health.

This brief comes as part of UNFPA's membership on the UN Interagency Task Force on prevention and management of non-communicable diseases.

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