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A graduate at 47, new midwife triumphs over life’s trials
South Sudan
At age 47, Angelina Akongo was the oldest of 73 midwifery and nursing students from Juba and Kajo Keji to graduate this year – and she feels like a brand new person. “I am a better person now,” she said.
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After days on the run, pregnant Syrian woman finds safe haven and safe delivery
Syrian Arab Republic
“I have no home. I have lost everything. And now I have to give birth to my baby in a camp,” Khadeeja told UNFPA.
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From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story
Malawi
“I consider myself very lucky," says Monica Kaleso, a Malawian fistula survivor who overcame stigma after being treated.
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Cut off from care in flooded Zimbabwe, pregnant women airlifted to safety
Zimbabwe
Just weeks ago, Chioniso survived Cyclone Idai, one of the worst storms to ever strike in the southern hemisphere. But when the winds died down, a new danger emerged.
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Child bride, mother of seven, refugee and, today, an independent woman
Iraq
“I was only 12 years old when I got married to my 25-year-old cousin,” Najma*, from a Syria, told UNFPA recently.
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Beauty for the brave: Abuse survivors learn to make it on their own
Ukraine
Not long ago, Olena* feared for her life and for her children. But then she found the courage to start a new life.
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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage in South Sudan
South Sudan
Helen Poni hopes her decision to not become a child bride and pursue a career inspires other girls.
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Dignity and strength: Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia
Colombia
Fifteen-year-old Nelsmar walked for eight days to reach Colombia, where she slept on the streets. This is her story.
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Midwives save lives – but more support for midwifery is needed
Bangladesh
Midwives could avert over 80 per cent of all maternal deaths, stillbirths and newborn deaths.
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Barcode technology transforms access to family planning in the Philippines
Philippines
A UNFPA-supported project aims to replace manual reporting with simple barcode scanning for family planning stocks.
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Training new midwives in storm-hit Mozambique
Mozambique
A veteran of multiple humanitarian crises is part of UNFPA's response team for Cyclone Idai in Beira.
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A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises
Yemen
The prevalence of gender-based violence often increases in times of crisis, as protection mechanisms break down, support services falter and stresses on families mount. In Yemen, reports of gender-based violence…
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