Dialyma's father had forbidden his mother to cut his daughter.  The grandmother cut Dialyma against her wishes.  Now her father has joined a growing movement fighting to end female genital mutilation. He says change must come from the grassroots.

Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.

Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.

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According to the authorities, 80 per cent of all women in Southern Sudan give birth at home, without the help of a midwife, and  the region suffers from one of the highest maternal death rates in the world.

Midwives play a critical role in delivering antenatal care for pregnant women and assisting physicians in the process of delivery. UNFPA supports the Government of Uzbekistan in improving maternal health services.

This slideshow with music explores the ways in which the UNFPA mandate can contribute to making a world of 7 Billion successful for everyone.

Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.