From Despair to Dignity: One woman's struggle with Fistula

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Countries around the world will mark the inaugural International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on 23 May 2013 in an effort to raise support and awareness of a devastating injury that can occur during childbirth. This is the story of 16-year-old Essitia Mulhanga and her road to recovery.

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Produced by Guy Hubbard for UNPFA/UNTV

Voices of Midwives: Tanzania

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Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.

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Delivering Hope - Campaign to End Fistula

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This new 5-minute film - available to NGOs and community groups - features Nigerian fistula surgeon Dr. Zubairu Iliyasu and Natalie Imbruglia, a spokesperson for the Global Campaign to End Fistula.

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De Rode Loper

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This episode of De Rode Loper - a Belgian show business programme - features Natalie Imbruglia and Goedele Liekens, who speak about their involvement in the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula.

VTM - Splash

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This episode of Splash - a Belgian show business programme - features Natalie Imbruglia and Goedele Liekens, who speak about their involvement in the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula.

Natalie Imbruglia in Nigeria 2

Read more about Natalie Imbruglia in Nigeria 2

In her third trip to Nigeria as Spokesperson for the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula, Natalie Imbruglia saw first-hand how funds she raised are making a difference in the lives of women and their communities.

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Fistula survivors treated through M-Pesa mobile banking scheme in Tanzania

15 July 2014

Mama Hadija lived with obstetric fistula for over 25 years. But thanks to an innovative programme using the M-Pesa mobile banking system, she was able to undergo successful surgical treatment. Photo credit: Lisa Russell

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Father Aldo Marchesini and Jhpiego recognized with UN Population Award

12 June 2014

Community health worker Ozara Husseini (left) speaks with Najiba, who has five children, about family planning in Katasank, Afghanistan, as part of a Jhpiego-supported programme, in 2010. Photo credit: Kate Holt/Jhpiego

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In Nigeria, fight against fistula points to problem of early marriage

27 May 2014

A fistula rehabilitation centre in Kano, Nigeria. Photo credit: APANEWS

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