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Mothers in Gaza are struggling to feed their children
May 12, 2025Giving birth shouldn't be a fight for survival.
In Gaza, Nisma had to flee her home pregnant and now struggles to feed her newborn.
Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting mothers during humanitarian crises.
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Mothers in Gaza deserve to give birth safely
May 5, 2025Every mother deserves a safe birth.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case for Adlah, who had to deliver her baby under bombardment and displacement in Gaza.
Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting mothers during humanitarian crises.
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Families in Gaza are cut off from the world
November 29, 2024Nowhere is safe in Gaza.
Health workers have been attacked, hospitals have been destroyed and families have nowhere to go.
See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action.
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A catastrophic situation is unfolding in North Gaza
November 27, 2024The situation in North Gaza is catastrophic.
Hospitals have been destroyed, and 70% of those killed are women and children.
Hear from Palestinians displaced from their homes and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action.
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An unrelenting nightmare in North Gaza
November 21, 2024The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence.
The area has been under siege for more than a month, with no access to food, water, healthcare or safety.
The blatant disregard for basic humanity and for the laws of war must stop.
See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action.
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A midwife in Rafah describes the chaos and suffering of childbirth
March 4, 2024Hear from a midwife at Al-Helal Al Emirati Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, as she describes the chaos and suffering of childbirth in her hospital.
Learn more about how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding here.
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Giving birth in Gaza (Part 2): Labor
September 3, 2024After 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.
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Giving birth in Gaza (Part 1): Pregnancy interrupted
August 27, 2024Malak, 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.
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Hospital in Gaza reopens after relentless attacks
July 12, 2024Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was a scene of death and destruction two months ago.
Now, thanks to the strength of the people of Gaza, it's functioning again and helping women give birth safely amid the devastation of war.
Hear from Dominic Allen, Representative for UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—in Palestine and Judith Starkulla, Head of UNFPA Gaza Office, on their recent visit.
See the latest on our humanitarian response.
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Babies in intensive care in Gaza hospital forced to be evacuated
July 8, 2024Patients, including four babies in intensive care, are leaving the European Gaza Hospital following evacuation orders for KhanYounis.
Let UNFPA Representative for the State of Palestine, Dominic Allen describe how UNFPA and UN agencies are helping doctors.