News

“Crossing the river” to a safe delivery in rural Cambodia

29 March 2019
Bora safely gave birth, but she faced complications after the delivery. © UNFPA Cambodia/Sophanara Pen
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News

Catastrophic Cyclone Idai leaves pregnant women vulnerable in three countries

25 March 2019
Women and girls are receiving dignity kits, which contain essential hygiene supplies as well as safety whistles. © UNFPA Mozambique/Vidal Mahundla
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News

Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

28 February 2019
“We have been traveling for a week without being able to sleep, take a shower or eat well. I get tired easily, and have vomiting and headaches," said Mariana, who is five months pregnant. © UNFPA Peru
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Updates

Survivor-centred aid for women and girls from Mosul

25 Feb 2019
Christos Stylianides, the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Alexander De Croo, the Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium and Minister of Finance and Development Cooperation, visited Hammam Al-Aleel camp for internally displaced persons in Mosul. © UNFPA Iraq
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News

In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth

21 February 2019
A midwife cares for Mohsina's unexpected twins at Jardan Hospital. ©FMF
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News

Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

14 February 2019
Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia
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News

Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

07 February 2019
Eman, from West Mosul, needed a Caesarean section for her fifth child. © UNFPA Iraq/Jared Kohler
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News

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

22 January 2019
Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu
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Publications

Humanitarian Action 2019 Overview

Number of pages: 22

Publication date: 22 January 2019

Author: UNFPA

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