News

Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

28 February 2019

“We have been traveling for a week without being able to sleep, take a shower or eat well. I get tired easily, and have vomiting and headaches," said Mariana, who is five months pregnant. © UNFPA Peru

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Female Islamic preachers call for women’s rights, contraception in Niger

27 February 2019

In this Islamic study group, older women bring up questions that younger women are too embarrassed to raise. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia

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118-truck convoy delivers urgent aid to stranded residents in Rukban, Syria

16 February 2019

UNFPA brought critical reproductive health supplies to resident of the settlement, where conditions are dire. © UN in Syria

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In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth

21 February 2019

A midwife cares for Mohsina's unexpected twins at Jardan Hospital. ©FMF

Press release

The Nairobi Summit to Advance the ICPD Programme of Action

18 January 2019

News

Surviving Ebola: “I was so afraid to die and be put in a body bag”

18 February 2019

Jémima Masika was infected with Ebola and survived. © UNFPA DRC/Brigitte Kiaku

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Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

14 February 2019

Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia

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Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

07 February 2019

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Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

22 January 2019

Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu

Publications

From Commitment to Action on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Lessons from the Second Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review

Publication date: 18 January 2019

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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