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Refugees spread the word about safe birth services in Uganda

12 January 2017
After Flora and Patrick Anduga fled the bloody conflict in South Sudan, they learned about basic maternal health and reproductive health care – information they are eager to share. © ACORD
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Humanitarian Action 2017 Overview

Number of pages: 15

Publication date: 11 January 2017

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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New device brings midwifery education to remote, offline communities

07 December 2016
Gebreamlak Giday teaches women about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, using a portable, solar-charged learning device. © UNFPA/Abraham Gelaw
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Midwives saving lives in hurricane-devastated Haiti

28 November 2016
The hospital in Beaumont was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Midwives have been deployed to serve women in areas where health systems have been devastated. © UNFPA/Eddie Wright
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“They would be taking us in as wives”: Boko Haram survivors recount horrors, escape

23 November 2016
Hauwa gave birth to her son while escaping Boko Haram. Now, they are receiving health and counselling services at a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri. © UNFPA Nigeria/Kori Habib
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The H4+ Partnership: Joint support to improve women’s and children’s health, Progress report 2014

Publication date: 01 June 2015

Author: WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS, The World Bank

Publisher: WHO

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The H4+ Partnership: Joint country support to improve women’s and children’s health, Progress report 2012

Number of pages: 56

Publication date: 01 June 2013

Author: WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS, the World Bank

Publisher: WHO

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Return of Chibok girls highlights needs of women and girls

10 November 2016
Women and girls are at risk in Boko Haram-affected areas. © OCHA/Ó. Fagan
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Conflict, poverty, poor health conditions a deadly mix for mothers in South Sudan

08 November 2016
Midwife Justine Mangwi was not able to save the newborn's mother. © UNFPA South Sudan
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Risks to women and girls soar in hurricane-slammed Haiti

04 November 2016
Urgent action is required to protect the lives of thousands of women and girls. © UNFPA/Eddie Wright
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