Press release
New UNFPA data reveals that nearly 12 million women lost access to contraception due to disruptions caused by the pandemic, leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies
11 March 20211
Statement
UNFPA statement on the US decision to reinstate its funding
28 January 20211
News
Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry
11 February 20211
News
2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls
28 December 20201
Resources
Infographic on Impact of Midwives Study
Resource date: 01 December 2020
Author: Andrea Nove, Ingrid K Friberg, Luc de Bernis, Fran McConville, Allisyn C Moran, Maria Najjemba, Petra ten Hoope-Bender, Sally Tracy, Caroline SE Homer
This infographic highlights key findings from a new study led by UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives, published in the Lancet Global Health on 1 December 2020. The study discusses the potential impact of increasing coverage rates of midwife delivered interventions in preventing and saving millions of maternal and newborn lives, unsafe abortions and still births.
News
Midwives on the front lines working to reverse Afghanistan’s high maternal death rate
21 October 20201
Publications
The Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2019
Number of pages: 66
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Author: UNFPA
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News
Demand for Afghanistan’s midwives unflagging during COVID-19 pandemic
14 September 20201
Resources
Online consultation for coverage targets for Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM)
Resource date: 01 September 2020
Publisher: UNFPA, WHO (on behalf of the EPMM Management Team)
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