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Saving the lives of pregnant women and newborns in Sudan
July 24, 2023100 days into the conflict in Sudan and millions of people are in need of humanitarian aid.
See how UNFPA is meeting the needs of pregnant women and saving lives.
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Amid wreckage in Beirut, health and psychosocial needs are paramount
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Ensuring safe births after Syria’s devastating earthquakes
May 22, 2023Maternity hospitals in Syria are under immense strain after the recent earthquakes.
UNFPA is providing vital maternal health care to ensure women give birth safely. Learn more.
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Fighting obstetric violence in Brazil with Johnson & Johnson
December 12, 2022When she found out she was pregnant, Carolina was afraid to go to the hospital.
She had heard that in Brazil, women of color had been discriminated against and treated violently by healthcare staff.
Thanks to a programme supported by UNFPA and Johnson & Johnson, midwives like Leonor are now trained on how to respect and protect their patients’ reproductive rights.
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Parents react to stories of mothers from around the world on Mother's Day
May 8, 2022This Mother's Day, we invited parents into our studio to read stories of mothers from around the world. Watch what happens next…