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Want to end preventable maternal deaths? Spend (at least) six times more by 2030
A new costing exercise calls for dramatic increases in spending on maternal health, family planning and to end harmful practices.
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Women belong at the centre of peace efforts, women UN leaders urge in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan/UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem joined a high-level delegation of women UN leaders on an intensive two-day “solidarity mission” to Afghanistan to highlight the…
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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning
South Sudan
Arek Chuor, 32, expects to deliver her seventh child in September. It will be her last, she insists. A childhood polio infection has left her with impaired mobility, including a permanent limp. The challenges are only…
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Venezuelan volunteers provide humanitarian relief to migrants, refugees
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Empowered former migrants and refugees are the new humanitarian responders to Venezuela's emergency.
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Twenty-five years ago, leaders promised to advance women’s health and rights. Have they delivered?
Twenty-five years ago, on 13 September, world leaders adopted the visionary ICPD Programme of Action. See how it has changed the world.
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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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