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

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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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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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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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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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

Publications

Humanitarian Action 2019 Overview

Number of pages: 22

Publication date: 22 January 2019

Author: UNFPA

Updates

UNFPA and Philips to co-create innovative health solutions for women and girls

21 Sep 2018

“We see huge potential in this thought partnership for innovation,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem (right), with Henk Siebren de Jong, Chief of International Markets for Royal Philips (left). © UNFPA/Usenabasi Esiet

Publications

South-South and Triangular Cooperation In Action

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Number of pages: 72

Publication date: 30 November 2018

Author: UNFPA Policy and Strategy Division

Publisher: UNFPA and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation

Publications

The Maternal Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2017

Number of pages: 64

Publication date: 25 October 2018

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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