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One year after Ebola’s end, Sierra Leone's midwives help mend health system
19 June 2017News
Violence in Marawi displaces thousands of pregnant women and new mothers
03 July 2017Video
Life as Precious as Nafeesa
May 23, 2017This video showcases how access to emergency obstetric care in Yemen has helped to save lives of mothers and their newborns. Expanding emergency obstetric and newborn care is part of UNFPA's broader work improving reproductive health care in this conflict-affected country. These efforts include providing equipment to health facilities, supporting community-based midwives and providing reproductive health outreach in remote, marginalized and conflict-affected communities.
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After 46 years of suffering, fistula survivor finds relief
19 May 2017Statement
Hope, healing, and dignity for all
23 May 2017Video
My dignity is back
May 18, 2017In times of crisis, the hygiene and health needs of women and girls are often overlooked. This has been true in the crisis in Yemen, where mass displacements have disrupted normal life for countless women and girls. In response, UNFPA is distributing dignity kits, which contain sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, blankets, headscarves, flashlights and other essential items.
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Mother's Day 2017
May 12, 2017On 14 May 2017, dozens of countries around the world will observe Mother’s Day. It is a day to celebrate mothers everywhere, but also a moment to reflect on the risks that too many women still encounter on their journey to motherhood – and what can be done about it. See more here.