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New birthing facility provides culturally sensitive maternal care for indigenous women in the Philippines

24 October 2014
A new culturally sensitive birthing centre has been opened in the indigenous Arumanen community of Gawasan, on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. Photo credit: Este Ocampo/NCIP
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Ebola Wiping Out Gains in Safe Motherhood

16 October 2014
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Saving Haiti's Mothers

April 8, 2010

On the ground in Haiti, working to save the lives of mothers during childbirth. This video was original aired on NOW on Public Television, January, 2010.

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Add It Up: Saving Lives + Saving Money

June 25, 2010
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Birth Amid Chaos in Gaza

December 4, 2010

The birth of a child is a moment of excitement as well as anxiety. But in Gaza, it is even more stressful/ it may mean risking your life. We meet a courageous midwife who is improving the odds for many mothers and babies.

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UNFPA in Haiti helps to prevent cholera...

January 7, 2011

UNFPA Haiti Works to Prevent Cholera in Pregnant Women:  UNFPA pays particular attention to the health of pregnant women, who are vulnerable to the  the cholera epidemic that has already affected hundreds of thousands. The right supplies and information can help keep the epidemic at bay.

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Freedom From Fistula

March 16, 2011

An overview of the Campaign to End Fistula workings in Liberia, showing striking scenes of women & girls in their quest for treatment & a new life, free of obstetric fistula, a devastating child-bearing injury that affects more than 2 million women. Created by UNFPA Liberia and Governess Films, 2010