Publications

Trends in Maternal Mortality: 2000 to 2017

Estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and the United Nations Population Division

Number of pages: 104

Publication date: 19 September 2019

Author: UNFPA, World Health Organization, UNICEF, World Bank Group, the United Nations Population Division

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Publications

The Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2018

Focused action, increasing impact – transitioning to Phase III (2018-2022)

Number of pages: 60

Publication date: 01 September 2019

Author: UNFPA

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News

Ensuring safe deliveries in a humanitarian crisis in Maguindanao

29 August 2019
Dr. Samama speaks to Ms. Tugay at a local clinic in conflict-affected Maguindanao, Philippines. © UNFPA Philippines/Kim Ian Tiu
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Mobile health teams bring life-saving care to fragile communities in Afghanistan

27 August 2019
A midwife performs an antenatal check up during a mobile health team visit in Nangarhar Province. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Amid economic exodus, left-behind women begin to feel safe in Venezuela

26 August 2019
UNFPA is supporting workshops to train health workers on sexual and reproductive health issues. © UNFPA Venezuela
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Updates

Luxembourg announces over €6.7M in new funding for UNFPA

06 Aug 2019
Mr. Manuel Tonnar, Director at the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Directorate, meets UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at UNFPA headquarters in New York. © UNFPA
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Want to end preventable maternal deaths? Spend (at least) six times more by 2030

29 July 2019
To achieve zero preventable maternal deaths in 76 high-burden countries, annual spending would need to rise to $7.8 billion by 2030. © UNFPA Jordan
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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

18 July 2019
Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
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News

A graduate at 47, new midwife triumphs over life’s trials

08 July 2019
Ms. Akongo prepares to graduate. Neither tragedy nor age could deter her from pursuing her dreams. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
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After days on the run, pregnant Syrian woman finds safe haven and safe delivery

03 July 2019
Fadia was the first baby born in the UNFPA-supported hospitainer facility in Al-Hol Camp in northern Syria. © UNFPA Syria
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