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In Yemen and around the world, obstetric fistula strikes the most vulnerable women

22 May 2020
A woman recovers from fistula treatment sugery in Yemen. Obstetric fistula almost entirely preventable; its persistence is a sign of global social injustice. © UNFPA Yemen
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End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!

23 May 2020
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“Never give up hope,” fistula survivor tells Pakistani women

08 January 2020
Ms. Shamshad turned her life around after getting fistula repair surgery at the Koohi Goth Women’s Hospital in Karachi. © UNFPA Pakistan
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From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story

01 July 2019
Ms. Kaleso suffered stigma and isolation stemming from fistula for a year before she got treatment. © UNFPA Malawi
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Treatment for traumatic childbirth injury gives new hope to women in Afghanistan

22 May 2019
Farah* recently received surgical treatment for obstetric fistula. She says she can now "live a normal life." © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Ending obstetric fistula: Devastating and preventable childbirth injury continues to haunt women

21 May 2019
Keflene Yakobo is now a fistula ambassador in her community, helping other women receive treatment and reclaim their lives. © UNFPA Tanzania/Bright Warren
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5 ways female genital mutilation undermines the health of women and girls

20 May 2019
Midwifery students at the Hargeisa Institute of Health Sciences in Somaliland learn how to assist in case of childbirth complications caused by female genital mutilation. © UNFPA/Georgina Goodwin
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