Around the world, over 280,000 women die every year from complications during pregnancy or childbirth. Six United Nations agencies have come together in a joint effort called H4+, to reduce child and maternal mortality rates and ensure that all mothers and children have access to the best possible care to enable them to live healthy, productive lives. 

In Guyana, a UNFPA-supported programme works with barbershops to spread the word about gender equality, HIV prevention and other critical messages on health and human rights. Video originally produced in October 2009.