News

Madagascar sees a new generation of women leaders

12 August 2015

Participants at a session of the Young Women’s Leadership Programme (YWLP). Through this programme, they will identify issues in their communities, then devise practical, effective solutions. © Youth First

Resources

South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #63 - 01-15 July 2015

Resource date: 15 July 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

Resources

South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #62 - 19 June 2015

Resource date: 19 June 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

News

World Population Day spotlights needs of women and girls in emergencies

10 July 2015

Sarita Tamang, 25, was nine months pregnant when her house collapsed around here. Women like Ms. Tamang have specific health needs that can be overlooked in emergencies. © UNFPA Nepal

News

Male midwife champions safe motherhood for South Sudan refugees

17 June 2015

Midwife Chris Kwikiriza gives a dignity kit, containing hygiene supplies, to a mother and her newborn at Biira Health Centre, near the Boroli refugee settlement. Despite widespread reluctance to use health facilities and male midwives, Mr. Kwikirize has become one of the most trusted midwives in the area. © UNFPA/Evelyn Kiapi

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Safe birth for Burundi refugees in Rwanda

11 June 2015

Midwife Philomene Nyirahabiyaremye (left) attends to Evelyne Kamurera (centre) and Chantal Uwamahoro (right) and their newborns in the maternity ward at Mahama Refugee Camp. She assists at least three deliveries every day. © UNFPA Rwanda/David Ssekyanzi

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Safeguarding Malawi’s young people

08 June 2015

Sophie stands in front of the Namwera Health Centre, where she attends Safeguard Young People programmes and activities. © UNFPA Malawi/ Hope Ngwira

Resources

South Sudan Country Office Situation Report #61 - 22 May 2015

Resource date: 22 May 2015

Author: UNFPA South Sudan

News

Burundi refugees giving birth in unsafe conditions

25 May 2015

Tens of thousands of Burundian refugees are seeking shelter in Tanzania. On their way to safety, women are giving birth in unsafe conditions. Hundreds of cases of gender-based violence have been reported. © UNFPA Tanzania/Sawiche Wamunza

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Overcoming fistula: A survivor’s remarkable story

20 May 2015

Carleta Eugenio Francisco has reclaimed her life after recovering from an obstetric fistula. She is now a community activist, helping to improve the health of women and girls in her community. © UNFPA Mozambique

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