Humanitarian Thematic Fund
The health and human rights needs of women and young people escalate dramatically in a crisis. Every day in humanitarian settings, more than 500 women and girls die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
News
Dignity and strength: Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia
05 June 20191
News
Midwives save lives – but more support for midwifery is needed
04 June 20191
Updates
Emergency obstetric care saves lives in Mozambique
31 May 20191
Resources
Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #80 April 2019
Resource date: 30 April 2019
Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub
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News
A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises
28 May 20191
Video
Menstruation is a human rights issue
May 25, 2019Menstruation is a natural, and essential, part of the reproductive cycle; roughly half the human population has or will experience it. But too often, menstruation is shrouded in mystery, leading to exclusion, neglect and discrimination. Learn more: unfpa.org/menstruation
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News
A long road to safety, healing for refugee mothers in Iraq
17 May 20191
Resources
UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #4 – April 2019
Resource date: 30 April 2019
Author: UNFPA Yemen
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Video
"We are not in a safe place": Survivors struggle in aftermath of Cyclone Kenneth
May 10, 2019In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, survivors of Cyclone Kenneth share their struggles about living in crowded shelters. UNFPA is responding with maternal health support and other services.