Safe birth, even here

Over 500 women die in pregnancy or childbirth every day in humanitarian and fragile settings.

All women – even those caught in conflicts, disasters or other crises – should be able to give birth safely. UNFPA is working with partners to deliver care to pregnant women and new mothers in even the most treacherous situations. Learn more here. 

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Global leaders sign unprecedented commitment to address the needs of youth in crisis settings

03 June 2016
Youth volunteers help lead the response to Myanmar's Cyclone Komen in 2015. © UNFPA Myanmar
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Rebuilding Syria through innovation: Empowering Syrian youth to become entrepreneurs

01 June 2016
Leen Darwish, age 23, is launching a new app and web-based computer coding course. © UNFPA Syria
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Meeting the needs of Ecuador’s women and girls in the aftermath of three earthquakes

27 May 2016
An estimated 750,000 people have been impacted by the earthquakes in Ecuador. © UNFPA Ecuador/David Lassa
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SAFE BIRTH EVEN HERE

23 May 2016
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10 things you should know about women & the world’s humanitarian crises

23 May 2016
Over 250,000 refugees have fled the violence in Burundi since last April. © UNFPA/Sawiche Wamunza
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Supporting women in crisis: Syrian refugees find services and hope in Türkiye's safe spaces

24 May 2016
Fatma Fayiz Dawi (centre) regularly visits a UNFPA-supported Safe Space, where she can receive psychosocial support and other services. © UNFPA Türkiye/Aykut Aytac
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