Reducing Maternal Mortality in Africa
This video was prepared for the 2013 Summit of the Campaign to Reduce Maternal Mortality (CARMMA). It discusses the urgency of giving women the right to choose the number and timing of their children, giving them the confidence that they will not die giving life.
The Tuk-Tuk Nurse-Midwife: Reducing Maternal Mortality in Upper Egypt
Tuk-tuks (three-wheeled passenger motor vehicles) are helping midwives reach pregnant women in Egypt.
Voices of Midwives: Tanzania
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Midwives save lives
South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. In a country of over 10 million, there are less than 10 fully qualified midwives to help deliver babies. The Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery is looking to change that.
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Produced by Omar Kasrawi for UNFPA
Supermodel Liya Kebede on Protecting Vulnerable Populations
Liya Kebede, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and founder of The Liya Kebede Foundation, appeared at the UN Secretary-Generals Forum on Advancing Global Health in the Face of Crisis
Trinidad and Tobego: Adolescent Moms Graduate
In many parts of the Caribbean and around the world, teenage pregnancy is on the rise. But help is on the way. In a joint venture with the Government, UNFPA has provided funds to establish nine youth friendly spaces around the country. Here young people can learn about sexuality and social issues information which they cant access anywhere else