News

Strengthening support for the war-weary women of South Sudan

15 December 2014
A refugee woman and her child take shelter in a camp in Upper Nile State, South Sudan. Throughout the country, conditions remain treacherous for women's and girls' health. © Hannah McNeish/IRIN
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News

Displaced Iraqi health workers empowered to serve community

11 December 2014
A displaced woman with her children in Baharka, a displacement camp in Iraq. © OCHA/Iason Athanasiadis
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Statement

Message of the Executive Director on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day

10 December 2014
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Press release

Reproductive health care critical for pregnant women affected by Typhoon Hagupit

09 December 2014
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Each year, 183,000 women die in Sub-Saharan Africa from pregnancy-related causes, and 1.2 million newborns die in the first month of life. Most of these deaths could be prevented with adequate medical care.

 

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In Latin America and the Caribbean, 62 per cent of women aged 15-49 want to avoid a pregnancy. However, 22 per cent of these women—23 million in 2014—are not using an effective contraceptive method.

 

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News

Prioritizing sexual and reproductive health will save millions of lives, says new report

04 December 2014
A woman receives contraceptives in Liberia. © APANEWS
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Press release

Sexual And Reproductive Health Services Fall Far Short Of Needs In Developing Regions

04 December 2014
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