After months of being repeatedly displaced around Gaza, Malak, 22, faced an uncertain three hour drive to reach the hospital when she went into labor.
Let her describe the unthinkable struggle of bringing life into the world amid the war in Palestine.
Malak, 22, was pregnant when the war in Gaza started.
Forced to flee the bombs and tanks, she spent months being repeatedly displaced and searching desperately for prenatal care.
See the terrible reality for pregnant women like Malak of giving birth in Gaza.
Hundreds of women and girls fleeing conflict in the Bandiagara region of Mali have found shelter at this displacement camp in Sokoura.
Hear from Aïssata Baby, Humanitarian Analyst, UNFPA Mali, about the crucial care women and girls are receiving from UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
Integrating health and civil registration data In this interview with Edward Duffus of Plan International, he explains the value of integrating health system data with the civil registration process. He also explores tools for improving civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) processes.
SERIES: How to improve CRVS systems
Experts share their experiences and offer advice to help countries improve civil registration and vital statistics systems. Discover the tools and techniques that can lead to stronger CRVS systems.
Important steps to improve CRVS systems Samuel Mills, an expert from the World Bank Group, outlines important steps — such as prioritizing activities and reviewing legislation — to build high-functioning CRVS systems.
SERIES: How to improve CRVS systems
Experts share their experiences and offer advice to help countries improve civil registration and vital statistics systems. Discover the tools and techniques that can lead to stronger CRVS systems.
How the Global Financing Facility supports CRVS system strengthening The Global Financing Facility supports efforts to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. Learn more about the role it plays from Maletela Tuoane-Nkhasi of the Global Financing Facility Secretariat.
SERIES: How to improve CRVS systems
Experts share their experiences and offer advice to help countries improve civil registration and vital statistics systems. Discover the tools and techniques that can lead to stronger CRVS systems.